Oven Baked Hamburger Steaks with Onion Gravy

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These Oven Baked Hamburger Steaks are a budget-friendly and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. Made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, and seasonings, these hamburger steaks are full of flavor and coated in a delicious brown gravy.

baked hamburger steak on a bed of mashed potatoes on a small plate.

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If you love delicious beef recipes as much as I do, then next time you may want to give this Slow Cooker Taco Mac and Cheese or this Dutch Oven Beef Stroganoff a try!

When I make these delicious hamburger steaks, I like to serve them with these Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and for a healthy green side dish this Roasted Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts recipe. For a sweet treat after your meal try this Double Chocolate Cake.

How Long To Cook Hamburger Steaks In The Oven

Hamburger steaks bake in about 25 to 30 minutes at 375°F when they’re covered with gravy and foil. The exact cooking time can vary depending on how thick you shape the patties. For food safety, use a meat thermometer to make sure the center reaches 160°F before serving. If you’d like a little extra color on top, remove the foil during the last 5 minutes of baking.

Ingredients For Oven Baked Hamburger Steaks

This is a quick overview of the ingredients that you will need to make this recipe. You can find the full list in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

bowls of ingredients that are needed to make hamburger steaks on a counter.

ground beef – I prefer to use an 80/20 blend. This helps keeps the beef juicy and prevents them from drying out or being tough.
breadcrumbskeep the beef juicy and prevents it
milk
eggs
Worcestershire sauce
garlic powder
onion powder
Salt and black pepper
onion – I like to use yellow or sweet onion to make this recipe.
mushrooms
butter
all-purpose flour
beef broth
soy sauce

How To Make Oven Baked Hamburger Steaks

This is a quick overview of the instructions to make this recipe. You can find the full steps in the recipe card.

flour being added to cooked mushrooms and onions to make a roux.

Make the patties and set them into a baking dish. Then cook the onions and mushrooms in a skillet. Add the flour.

onion and mushroom gravy being cooked in a skillet.

Slowly whisk in beef broth, soy sauce, and seasonings and stir until thickened.

onion and mushroom gravy poured into a baking dish.

Pour the gravy over the top of the burger steaks.

baked hamburger steak held in the air on a wooden sppon.

Then bake in a 375-degree preheated oven covered with foil for 25-30 minutes. Remove the foil in the last 5 minutes of baking.

Hint: For the best results, I like to use 80/20 ground chuck for this recipe. However, you can use any type of ground beef that you have on hand.

Storage

Storage – Store leftover hamburger steaks in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Reheating – I’ve found the best way to reheat the steaks are in the oven at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes, or the single servings in a skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side. You can also reheat in the microwave.

Tips For Baked Hamburger Steaks

Don’t overmix the ground beef mixture, you want to handle it as little as possible so that the patties will stick together.
I like to spray my casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray so that it cleans up easily.
I’ve found that reheating in the oven or skillet is the best way, however, the microwave will also work.

FAQs For Oven Hamburger Steak and Gravy

Can I use premade patties?

Premade patties will not have the eggs and breadcrumbs added to them, however, if a pinch you can use them and season the outside of them,

What temperature do you cook hamburger steak in the oven?

For this recipe, 375°F is the perfect oven temperature. It allows the hamburger steaks to cook through while staying tender and juicy as they simmer in the rich mushroom and onion gravy. Baking at a moderate temperature also gives the flavors time to develop without drying out the meat.

Do you bake hamburger steaks covered or uncovered?

It’s best to bake hamburger steaks covered with aluminum foil for most of the cooking time. The foil helps trap moisture and keeps the patties tender while the gravy stays rich and flavorful. If you’d like the tops to brown slightly, simply remove the foil during the last 5 minutes of baking before serving.

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