This stewed hamburger recipe features juicy beef patties slow-cooked in a rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect for a hearty family dinner, this dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
Author:Meriem
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Lunch
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
For the Hamburger Patties:
1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
½ cupbreadcrumbs or panko
1egg
1 tspgarlic powder
1 tsponion powder
½ tspsalt
½ tspblack pepper
1 tbspWorcestershire sauce
For the Stew Sauce:
1 tbspoil (olive or vegetable)
1onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cupbeef broth
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
1 tbspWorcestershire sauce
1 tspsoy sauce
½ tsppaprika (optional for extra flavor)
Instructions
Prepare the Patties: Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and seasonings. Shape into equal-sized patties.
Brown the Patties: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat, sear patties for 2 minutes per side until browned.
Make the Sauce: Sauté onions and garlic until soft, then add broth, tomatoes, Worcestershire, and soy sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Simmer the Patties: Add the patties to the sauce, cover, and cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes until fully tender.
Serve: Enjoy with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir into the sauce.
For a keto-friendly version, replace breadcrumbs with almond flour and use xanthan gum as a thickener.
For a slow cooker version, cook on LOW for 4-6 hours after browning the patties.