Description
Juicy hamburger steaks cooked to perfection and smothered in a rich, creamy whiskey sauce infused with shallots, garlic, and mustard, finished with fresh chives for a comforting, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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Hamburger Steaks
- 1.8 pounds ground beef
- 4 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 shallot, grated
Whiskey Cream Sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 shallots, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whiskey
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 cup cream (20% fat or heavy cream)
- 2 tbsp chopped chives
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with the egg, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and grated shallot. Use your hands to mix until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Shape the Steaks: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a ball. Set aside to prepare the sauce.
- Prep Aromatics: Dice the shallots, mince the garlic cloves, and chop the chives for the sauce finishing touch.
- Sear the Steaks: Heat olive oil and butter in a heavy skillet or iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef balls, pressing down each with a spatula or burger press to about ¾ inch (2 cm) thickness. Sear for 5 minutes on each side until nicely browned. Remove steaks and place on a clean plate.
- Cook Aromatics: Reduce the heat to medium, add the diced shallots and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Create Sauce Base: Stir in the yellow mustard, salt, pepper, and flour, combining well to form a roux-like base.
- Deglaze with Whiskey: Pour in the whiskey and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring and scraping up the brown bits from the skillet to add flavor.
- Add Broth and Cream: Stir in the beef broth and bring to a boil. Then add the cream and mix thoroughly until smooth.
- Simmer Steaks in Sauce: Return the hamburger steaks to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and simmer gently for 5 minutes until cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish by sprinkling chopped chives and freshly ground black pepper over the steaks. Serve immediately and enjoy your hearty meal!
Notes
- For best results, use a heavy-bottomed or cast iron skillet to achieve a good sear on the steaks.
- If whiskey is not desired, substitute with additional beef broth and a splash of apple cider vinegar for acidity.
- Breadcrumbs help retain moisture and shape, so do not skip them.
- Make sure not to overmix the meat to keep the steaks tender.
- The sauce thickens as it simmers; adjust consistency by adding more broth if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hamburger steak with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: thirty grams
- Cholesterol: 120mg
