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Dinner At The Zoo

This hamburger steak recipe is seasoned ground beef patties simmered in a savory mushroom sauce. A comfort food classic that makes for the perfect easy dinner option!

For the steaks:

• 1TBS olive oil
• 1¼lb ground beef 90% lean
• ⅓cup breadcrumbs
• 2TBS onion finely minced
• 1tsp Italian seasoning
• 1TBS ketchup
• 2tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1egg
• 1tsp minced garlic
• ¾tsp salt
• ¼tsp pepper

For the gravy:

• 3TBS butter
• 8oz sliced mushrooms I used cremini
• ½cup onion chopped
• 1tsp garlic minced
• 3TBS flour
• 1½cups beef broth
• 1TBS Worcestershire sauce
• 2tsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1TBS chopped parsley
• salt and pepper to taste

For the steaks:

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over high heat.

Combine the rest of the steak ingredients in a large bowl; stir until thoroughly mixed.

Shape the meat into 4 equal sized oval shaped patties.

Cook the meat for 4-5 minutes per side or until browned. Remove the steaks from the pan and cover with foil to keep warm.

For the gravy:

Melt the butter in the pan. Add the mushrooms and onions; season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook the mushrooms and onions for 5-6 minutes or until tender and browned. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Add the flour to the pan. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Slowly add the beef broth and whisk until smooth. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce.

Add the hamburger steak back to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook for another 5-7 minutes or until warmed through.

Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.