Poor Man’s Hamburger Steak 🍔🥩 — Don’t LOSE This Recipe! 🥰
This is one of those old-school comfort food recipes that never goes out of style. Simple ingredients, rich flavor, and a hearty homemade gravy that tastes like it’s been cooking all day — even though it hasn’t. If you’re feeding a family, stretching your grocery budget, or just craving something warm and satisfying, this recipe is a total lifesaver.
I grew up eating hamburger steak on busy weeknights, and now it’s one of those meals my family asks for again and again. It’s cozy, filling, and feels like a hug on a plate. Pair it with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles and you’ve got a dinner that hits every single time.
⭐ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
Budget-friendly and made with pantry staples
Ready in under 40 minutes
Juicy, flavorful patties with rich onion gravy
Perfect for busy weeknights or Sunday dinners
Kids and adults both love it
This is the kind of recipe you save, screenshot, and come back to over and over.
📝 INGREDIENTS
1 lb ground beef
½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
1 egg
1 small onion, sliced
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp oil or butter
For the Gravy:
2 cups beef broth
1–2 tbsp flour (for thickening)
Optional: splash of Worcestershire sauce
👩🍳 HOW TO MAKE POOR MAN’S HAMBURGER STEAK
In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Shape into oval patties.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown patties on both sides. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions until soft and golden.
Sprinkle flour over onions, stir, then slowly add beef broth.
Bring to a simmer until gravy thickens.
Return patties to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
That’s it — simple, comforting, and SO good.
🍽️ SERVING IDEAS
Creamy mashed potatoes
White rice or brown rice
Egg noodles
Green beans or corn on the side
Fresh bread to soak up that gravy
💡 TIPS & VARIATIONS
Add mushrooms to the gravy for extra flavor
Use ground turkey if you want a lighter version
Make it ahead — it reheats beautifully
Double the gravy (trust me, everyone wants more)
This Poor Man’s Hamburger Steak proves that you don’t need fancy ingredients to make a meal everyone loves. It’s rich, cozy, and full of flavor — the kind of recipe that turns into a family tradition.
