Ah, baked hamburger steak—comfort food at its finest! Here’s a clear and easy way to make it:
Ingredients (for 2–3 servings):
- 300–400g ground beef (or mix of beef & pork for juicier texture)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, for depth)
- 1–2 tbsp ketchup (for topping or sauce)
- 1–2 tbsp oil (for searing)
Optional gravy or sauce:
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: 180°C (350°F).
- Prep the meat mixture:
- Mix breadcrumbs with milk and let sit 2–3 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, chopped onion, egg, soaked breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Gently mix until just combined (over-mixing makes it tough).
- Shape steaks: Form into oval or round patties, about 1–1.5 cm thick.
- Sear (optional but recommended):
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high.
- Sear patties 2 minutes per side until browned. This locks in juices.
- Bake:
- Transfer to a baking dish.
- Brush or spoon ketchup over the top (or leave plain if making a sauce).
- Bake 15–20 minutes until fully cooked (internal temp ~71°C / 160°F).
- Optional sauce:
- Use the same skillet to mix beef broth and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir cornstarch + water into the broth to thicken. Pour over steaks when serving.
Serving suggestions: Mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a simple salad.
If you want, I can also give a Japanese-style baked hamburger steak version with a sweet-savory demi-glace glaze—it’s really restaurant-style. Do you want me to do that?
