Queena's Smothered Hamburgers

Queena's Smothered Hamburgers are a comforting, homestyle dish that takes juicy, seasoned beef patties to the next level with a rich, savory onion and mushroom gravy. This easy-to-follow recipe begins with ground beef mixed with pantry spices, perfectly seared to lock in flavor. The highlight is the luscious gravy, created by deglazing the pan with beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, then thickened to perfection with a touch of cornstarch. The patties are simmered in the gravy, ensuring every bite is tender and flavorful. Ready in just 45 minutes, this crowd-pleasing meal is perfect for weeknight dinners and pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes or buttered rice. Whether you’re looking for comfort food at its finest or a hearty family favorite, Queena's Smothered Hamburgers deliver a satisfying, restaurant-quality experience at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 8 ounces button mushrooms
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined, then shape the mixture into four equal-sized hamburger patties.

Step 2

Dredge the patties lightly in flour on both sides, shaking off any excess.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the hamburger patties and cook for 3–4 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove the patties from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium. Add the sliced onion and mushrooms to the same skillet and sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are softened and slightly caramelized.

Step 5

Stir in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to deglaze and incorporate any browned bits.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir this slurry into the skillet to thicken the gravy. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.

Step 7

Return the hamburger patties to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy. Spoon some of the gravy over the patties.

Step 8

Cover the skillet with a lid and let the patties simmer in the gravy for 15 minutes, flipping them halfway to ensure even cooking.

Step 9

Serve the smothered hamburgers hot, with a generous ladle of gravy, alongside mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite vegetable side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1282.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1356.0

Total Fat 82.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 4675.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g	0%
Total Sugars 6.3g
Protein 95.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 109.7mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 2282.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.5%

Protein: 27.5%

Carbs: 19.0%