Delicious Cracker Barrel Hamburger Steak Recipe: Cook Like a Pro

Finding the perfect Southern dish to satisfy everyone's taste buds is a difficult task to achieve. This is why we bring you the copycat Cracker Barrel hamburger steak recipe. These hamburger steaks are everyone's favorite because of their divine taste.

This recipe can easily be made at home as the ingredients used are basic and are readily available in every household pantry. Whether you want to impress your in-laws with your cooking skills or just want to have a comforting Southern dinner, this dish will do it all. So, what are you waiting for, grab your apron and let's dig into the world of cooking.

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• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Substitutions
• Variations
• Equipment
• Storage
• Pro Tips
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Ingredients

• Salt — ½ tsp.
• All-purpose flour — 1 tbsp.
• Garlic powder — ¼ tsp.
• Butter — 2 tsp.
• Ground black pepper — ¼ tsp.
• Beef broth — 1 ½ cups
• Onion salt — ¼ tsp.
• White onion slices — 1 cup
• Ground beef chuck — 1 ½ lb.

Instructions

1. Add the ground beef, salt, onion salt, and black pepper into a bowl. Mix them well to form a meat mixture.

2. Make four round patties with the mixture.

3. Take a cast iron skillet and heat it to medium flame. Cook the steaks for four minutes or until the color changes to brown on both sides.

4. Set the steaks aside.

5. In the same skillet, cook the onion until it becomes soft.

6. Take the onion out and set it aside. Add 1 tbsp. of butter to the skillet.

7. Add the flour, garlic powder, and beef broth. Cook for one minute to make a smooth texture.

8. Add onions to the gravy and cook for an additional minute.

9. Serve the steaks with thick and smooth onion gravy on top.

Substitutions

• Butter — Butter gives the extra taste to the onion gravy but if you want to avoid using it or don't have it at the moment, then any oil like vegetable or olive oil works perfectly with the recipe.

• All-purpose flour — All-purpose flour gives the onion gravy the perfect texture and smoothness. If you want to avoid starch, you can add vegetables of your choice to give the gravy a thick and smooth texture. Potato starch or cornstarch are good substitutes for all-purpose flour.

• Beef broth — Beef broth gives the steaks a juicy and flavorful full taste, but if you do not have it, try chicken or even vegetables. I would recommend you use beef broth to have the same authentic taste, though.

Variations

• BBQ hamburger steak — Coat your steak with BBQ sauce before cooking. Then top it with chopped red onion and cilantro.

• Onion and mushroom hamburger steak — To add extra flavor to the meal, sauté some mushrooms and add them while cooking the gravy.

Equipment

• Measuring spoons and cups

• Spatula

• Mixing bowl

• Air-tight container

• Cast iron skillet

Storage

• Store the patties and gravy separately in different air-tight containers and place them in the freezer. This will allow you to use them for up to two months.

Pro Tips

• Make sure to use quality ingredients, especially ground beef. The steaks will turn out juicier and more tender if high-quality ground beef is used.

• Keep a keen eye while making steaks, so you don't overcook them.

• Serve this steak with any of your favorite sides.