Description
This hearty recipe features juicy hamburger steaks cooked to perfection and smothered in a rich, creamy whiskey sauce. Combining the robust flavors of ground beef, shallots, and a touch of whiskey, it’s a comforting meal perfect for a satisfying dinner.
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 cooking cream or heavy cream)
- 2 tbsp chopped chives
Instructions
- Prepare the Ground Beef Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and grated shallot. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a ball. Set aside.
- Prepare Aromatics: Dice the shallots, mince the garlic cloves, and chop the chives to use later in the sauce and as garnish.
- Cook the Hamburger Steaks: Heat the olive oil and unsalted butter in a large thick-bottomed or iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place the beef balls in the skillet and press them down using a spatula or burger press to about ¾ inch (2 cm) thickness. Sear the steaks for 5 minutes on each side until they are browned and cooked through. Remove the steaks from the skillet and place them on a clean plate.
- Sauté Aromatics and Thicken Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium, add the minced garlic and diced shallots to the skillet, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the yellow mustard, salt, pepper, and all-purpose flour to create a roux.
- Deglaze with Whiskey: Pour in the whiskey to deglaze the pan, stirring and scraping up the brown bits from the bottom using a wooden spoon. Let simmer for 3 minutes to allow the alcohol to cook off.
- Add Broth and Cream: Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Then add the cream and stir until the sauce is well combined and creamy.
- Simmer the Hamburger Steaks in Sauce: Return the hamburger steaks to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and let everything simmer together for 5 minutes allowing the flavors to meld and steaks to finish cooking through.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped chives and freshly grated black pepper on top before serving. Enjoy your rich and flavorful hamburger steaks with creamy whiskey sauce!
Notes
- Use ground beef with at least 15-20% fat for juicy and flavorful hamburger steaks.
- If you prefer, substitute whiskey with bourbon or brandy for a slightly different flavor profile.
- Make sure to scrape the bottom of the skillet thoroughly when deglazing to incorporate all the flavorful browned bits into the sauce.
- Adjust seasoning at the end with salt and pepper to taste.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a simple green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hamburger steak with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
