Description
Hearty hamburger steaks simmered in a creamy dill sauce showcase home-style comfort from Northern European kitchens. Rich beef patties nestled in velvety herbs offer familiar warmth for hungry diners craving classic regional comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.3 lbs (0.59 kg) ground beef
- 1 egg
- 4 tbsps breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsps heavy cream
- 1 medium yellow onion, grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (120 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh dill
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Blend grated onion with ground beef, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, heavy cream, and egg. Mix gently using hands until ingredients are just incorporated, avoiding excessive manipulation.
- Patty Formation: Divide meat mixture into 4 uniform portions. Shape into round patties approximately 3/4 inch thick, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Cooking Steaks: Heat nonstick skillet with olive oil and butter over medium temperature. Cook hamburger steaks 4-5 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown crust, developing rich flavor and proper internal temperature.
- Sauce Foundation: Remove steaks from skillet, then reduce heat. Sauté chopped onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent. Dust with flour, stirring continuously to create a light roux and eliminate raw flour flavor.
- Sauce Development: Deglaze skillet with chicken broth, scraping caramelized bits from pan surface. Pour heavy cream and chopped dill, bringing mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and thicken sauce for 1-2 minutes, stirring periodically.
- Final Assembly: Return hamburger steaks to skillet, nestling them into creamy dill sauce. Simmer 5-6 minutes to ensure complete heating and optimal doneness. Plate steaks, generously coating with sauce and garnishing with additional fresh dill and cracked black pepper.
Notes
- Meat Mixing Mastery: Gently combine ingredients by hand, avoiding overmixing to keep hamburger steaks tender and juicy.
- Patty Perfection: Create uniform 3/4-inch thick patties for even cooking and consistent texture throughout.
- Roux Refinement: Stir flour continuously when making the sauce base to prevent burning and eliminate raw flour taste.
- Sauce Simmering Secret: Allow sauce to thicken slowly over low heat, which develops deeper flavors and creates a silky, rich consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 499
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 586 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg