Description
Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler is a classic Southern hamburger steak with rich onion gravy, juicy pan-seared beef patties, and comforting diner-style flavor perfect for an easy comfort food dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (for gravy)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (for gravy)
- Salt to taste
- 4 to 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons neutral oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using.
- Mix gently just until combined.
- Divide into 4 to 6 patties and press a small dent in the center of each.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil.
- Sear patties 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned.
- Remove patties to a plate.
- Lower heat to medium and add sliced onions.
- Cook 6 to 8 minutes until soft and golden.
- Add mushrooms if using and cook 3 minutes.
- Add butter and sprinkle flour over onions.
- Stir 1 minute to cook flour.
- Slowly whisk in beef broth.
- Add Worcestershire sauce and pepper.
- Simmer 3 to 5 minutes until thickened.
- Return patties to skillet and spoon gravy over top.
- Simmer on low 8 to 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overmix the beef to keep patties tender. Pressing a small dent in the center helps patties cook evenly and prevents puffing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty with gravy
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 135mg