Ingredients
Method
Forming & Searing Patties
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper just until mixed (do not overwork).
- Shape the mixture into 4 equal oval patties, roughly ¾-inch thick. Press a shallow indentation into the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent puffing while searing.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Sear patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side until deeply browned with a crisp crust. Transfer patties to a warm plate (they will finish cooking in the gravy).
Sautéing Mushrooms & Building Gravy
- In the same skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoon butter. Add sliced onions and cremini mushrooms, sautéing for 6 to 8 minutes until golden-brown and caramelized.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoon flour over the mushrooms and onions, stirring constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Gradually pour in the beef broth and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, whisking continuously to scrape up all savory browned bits from the pan bottom. Bring to a simmer until gravy turns glossy and thick.
Simmering & Serving
- Nestle the seared beef patties and their collected resting juices back into the bubbling mushroom gravy.
- Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes until patties are cooked through (internal temperature 160°F) and intensely flavorful.
- Garnish with freshly chopped thyme and parsley. Spoon generous amounts of mushroom gravy over patties and serve immediately over fluffy garlic mashed potatoes.