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Hamburger Steaks with Bourbon Mushroom Gravy

Hamburger Steaks with Bourbon Mushroom Gravy- tender ground beef patties are covered in a thick, rich and creamy gravy flavored with bourbon and mushrooms.

Hamburger Steaks with Bourbon Mushroom Gravy in a skillet.

This recipe takes regular old hamburger patties and turns them into something special. The bourbon gives the gravy a touch of smoky caramel and vanilla flavor.

Hamburger Steaks in a skillet.

Type of Bourbon To Use

Use a good quality bourbon, but not too expensive a bourbon for this recipe. You can’t tell the difference between the two and that super expensive bottle of bourbon is best saved for sipping. I typically use Maker’s Mark. It is the one bourbon I always have in my liqueur cabinet.

Note: If you don’t like bourbon, you can make the gravy without bourbon.

Ground Beef patties in skillet.

Type Of Ground Beef To Use

For super moist and juicy hamburger patties, I like to use ground chuck. It’s high fat content prevents the steaks from drying out. You can use a slightly more lean ground beef, but you don’t want to go much leaner than 85% or your hamburger steaks will be tough and dry.

Hamburger Steaks with Bourbon Mushroom Gravy Recipe Tips

To make this dish spicy, add 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes to the gravy.

A cast iron skillet works really well for this recipe and will get a nice sear and crust on the outside of the hamburger steaks. A nonstick skillet also works well.

I like a thick gravy, but the gravy can easily be thinned with beef broth or milk.

Great served with some Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes and Peas or Southern-Style Green Beans.

Hamburger Steaks with Bourbon Mushroom Gravy over mashed potatoes.

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Hamburger Steaks with Bourbon Mushroom Gravy

Hamburger Steaks with Bourbon Mushroom Gravy- tender ground beef patties are covered in a thick, rich and creamy gravy flavored with bourbon and mushrooms.
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 22 minutes
SERVINGS: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground chuck
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, gently stir together the first 8 ingredients. Shape into 6 patties.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
    Add patties and cook for 4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  • Leave drippings in skillet and add butter. When butter is melted, add onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms and cook for 4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle flour on top of onions and mushrooms. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in the beef broth and then the heavy cream. Add bourbon.
    Bring to a simmer and then return hamburger patties to skillet. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to thicken the gravy and warm the patties.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 617kcal
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: bourbon, ground beef

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1 thought on “Hamburger Steaks with Bourbon Mushroom Gravy”

  1. While I have not yet made this recipe, the thought of these burgers covered with a creamy mushroom gravy spiked with Bourbon sure makes me salivate with high expectations. This sounds magical to me…!

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