Hamburger Steaks in Creamy Dill Sauce Recipe
Juicy hamburger steaks cooked to perfection and served in a rich, creamy dill sauce. This comforting dish combines ground beef patties with a flavorful cream-based sauce infused with fresh dill, garlic, and onions. Perfect for a cozy family dinner, delivering hearty flavors in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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
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 (plus more for serving)
Instructions
- Prepping: Grate one yellow onion into a large bowl. Add the ground beef, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, heavy cream, and egg. Mix with your hands just until combined. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a ball. Flatten each ball with the palm of your hand or a spatula until it reaches about ¾ inch (2 cm) thickness. Set aside.
- Chopping: Finely dice the second yellow onion, mince the garlic cloves, and chop the fresh dill. Set these aside for the sauce preparation.
- Searing: Heat olive oil and unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the hamburger steaks and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until nicely browned. Transfer the cooked steaks to a clean plate and set aside.
- Cooking the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and diced onion. Reduce heat to low and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in salt, black pepper, and all-purpose flour until the flour is fully incorporated.
- Simmering the Sauce: Pour in the low sodium chicken broth while scraping the bottom of the skillet to loosen any browned bits. Let it simmer for 2 minutes to slightly thicken.
- Finishing the Sauce: Add the heavy cream and chopped dill. Bring the sauce to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 1-2 minutes until it starts to thicken.
- Combining and Heating Through: Return the hamburger steaks to the skillet and simmer gently for 5-6 minutes until the patties are heated through and no longer raw inside.
- Serving: Finish by sprinkling additional fresh chopped dill and freshly grated black pepper over the steaks. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, allow it to simmer a bit longer before adding the steaks back in.
- Use low sodium chicken broth to better control the saltiness of the dish.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk, but note the sauce will be less rich.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used as a substitute for ground beef for a leaner option.
