Slow Cooker Hamburger Steak with Potatoes & Onion Gravy 🍖🥔
A delicious, comforting dinner made with juicy hamburger steaks, tender potatoes, and rich homemade onion gravy. This easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for busy days when you want a hearty, satisfying family meal!
Ingredients:
- 1½ lbs ground beef (680 g)
- 3 medium potatoes, sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons cold water (optional)
Instructions:
- Place the sliced potatoes and onions at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Shape the seasoned beef into 4 thick hamburger patties.
- For better flavor and texture, lightly brown the patties in a skillet with a little oil for 2–3 minutes per side (optional).
- Arrange the hamburger patties over the potatoes and onions.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth, brown gravy mix, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic.
- Pour the gravy mixture evenly over the hamburger steaks.
- Add small pieces of butter on top.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the beef reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- If you prefer thicker gravy, mix the cornstarch with cold water and stir it into the sauce during the final 15–20 minutes of cooking.
- Carefully serve the hamburger steaks with potatoes and plenty of delicious onion gravy.
Cooking Time: 5–6 hours on LOW or 3–4 hours on HIGH.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes.
Servings: 4 people.
Tips for the Best Results:
- Use ground beef with 80% lean meat for juicy hamburger steaks.
- Don’t overmix the ground beef when shaping the patties.
- Add mushrooms if you love extra flavor.
- Serve with steamed green beans, rice, or fresh dinner rolls.
Enjoy this easy, hearty, and delicious homemade dinner! ❤️