Hamburger Steaks in Creamy Dill Sauce Recipe
Juicy ground beef patties seared to golden perfection and simmered in a rich, creamy dill sauce. This comforting and easy-to-make dish is ready in just 30 minutes and pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or your favorite side, making it an ideal quick-yet-satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Hamburger Steaks
- 1.3 pounds ground beef
- 4 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1 yellow onion – grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 egg
Creamy Dill Sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion – diced
- 2 garlic cloves – minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp chopped dill – more for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Hamburger Steaks: In a large bowl, grate the onion finely. Add the ground beef, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, heavy cream, and egg. Mix everything together gently with your hands until just combined to avoid overworking the meat. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a ball. Flatten each ball to about ¾ inch (2 cm) thickness using your palm or a spatula. Set the shaped patties aside.
- Prep the Sauce Ingredients: Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic cloves, and chop the fresh dill. These will form the flavorful base of the creamy dill sauce.
- Sear the Steaks: Heat the olive oil and unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the hamburger steaks and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crust. Remove the steaks from the skillet and set aside on a clean plate.
- Make the Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook gently for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, and flour, stirring continuously to combine and cook out the raw flour taste.
- Deglaze and Simmer: Pour in the low sodium chicken broth while scraping the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to loosen the browned bits. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes to meld the flavors and slightly thicken.
- Add Cream and Dill: Stir in the heavy cream and chopped dill. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Finish Cooking the Steaks in Sauce: Return the hamburger steaks to the skillet, submerging them partially in the sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 to 6 minutes, ensuring the steaks are heated through and cooked completely inside.
- Serve: Garnish with extra chopped fresh dill and freshly grated black pepper. Serve the tender hamburger steaks smothered in creamy dill sauce over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or your preferred side dishes for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Use freshly grated onion to avoid chunks and ensure even incorporation in the patties.
- Fresh dill is essential for the authentic flavor; avoid dried dill as it won’t impart the same brightness.
- Breadcrumbs help trap juices inside the patties, so do not omit them.
- The hamburger steak mixture can be prepared up to 8 hours ahead of cooking.
- You can make the recipe ahead until the steps before simmering the steaks in the sauce, then reheat and finish cooking when ready.
- Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently with a splash of cream or milk to restore sauce consistency.
- Serve with sides like mashed potatoes, buttered baby potatoes, or steamed vegetables such as green beans or broccoli for a well-rounded meal.
- Add chopped carrots with the onion and garlic for extra veggies in the sauce if desired.
Keywords: beef, cream, ground meat, meat dishes, quick meals, hamburger steaks, creamy dill sauce, comfort food
