Description

This comforting recipe features juicy hamburger steaks cooked to perfection and smothered in a rich, creamy dill sauce. Perfect for a family dinner, the skillet method allows the steaks to develop a flavorful crust while the dill-infused sauce adds freshness and depth. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish combines savory beef with a luscious cream sauce that can be served with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

Prepare the hamburger steaks: Grate one yellow onion into a large bowl. Add ground beef, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, heavy cream, and an egg. Mix with your hands just until combined. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a ball. Press each ball down with your palm or a spatula until it is about ¾ inch thick. Set aside.
Chop aromatics: Finely dice the remaining yellow onion, mince the garlic cloves, and chop the dill. Keep them ready for the sauce.
Cook the hamburger steaks: Heat olive oil and unsalted butter over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet. Add the hamburger steaks and cook for 5 minutes per side until they develop a brown crust and are cooked through. Transfer them to a clean plate.
Make the creamy dill sauce: Reduce the skillet heat to low and add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant and softened. Stir in salt, black pepper, and all-purpose flour until fully incorporated to create a roux-like base.
Add liquids to sauce: Pour in the low sodium chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits at the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 2 minutes to thicken slightly.
Finish the sauce: Stir in heavy cream and chopped dill. Bring the sauce to a gentle boil and let it simmer for 2 minutes until it thickens more.
Combine and serve: Return the cooked hamburger steaks to the skillet with the sauce. Simmer for another 5 to 6 minutes to heat through and blend flavors. Garnish with additional chopped dill and freshly grated black pepper before serving.

Notes

Using fresh dill is key to achieving the bright flavor in this creamy sauce, but dried dill can be substituted in a pinch; reduce the amount to 1 tablespoon.
For a gluten-free option, substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs and use a gluten-free flour blend in the sauce.
Do not overmix the hamburger steak mixture to keep it tender and juicy.
This dish pairs excellently with mashed potatoes or buttered noodles to soak up the creamy dill sauce.
Ensure the skillet is properly heated before adding the hamburger steaks to get a nice sear and flavor development.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 550 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 700 mg
Fat: 38 g
Saturated Fat: 16 g
Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Protein: 38 g
Cholesterol: 140 mg