Hamburger Steak Loaf
The Best Easy Hamburger Steak Loaf is a quick spin on a classic. This moist and flavorful recipe is the perfect dish for family dinner. Keep reading below to find out how I make my Easy Hamburger Steak Loaf.
What is a Hamburger Steak?
Traditional hamburger steak is made of ground beef, onion and bell pepper, along with wet ingredients for moisture, and a binding agent to help it keep its shape.
What is the Secret to Moist Burgers?
The secret to a moist burger is all about adding in the perfect amount of wet ingredients. It can tend to dry out easily so you want to make sure to add in plenty of wet ingredients to lock in the moisture.
What Ingredients make a Moist Loaf of Hamburger Meat?
The best wet ingredients to add are ones that provide the most flavor, while still being complementary flavors. A few wet ingredients that makes for a moist loaf are:
- Ketchup
- Eggs
- Tomato Sauce
- Mustard
- A1 Sauce
- Worcestershire Sauce
What ingredient keeps Hamburger Steak from falling apart?
As important as having a moist burger is, you also don’t want to have one that falls apart. Some great binding ingredients are eggs, breadcrumbs, and crackers.
Should you add gravy on top?
I love to add a nice glaze or brown gravy to the top of my hamburger loaf. Adding gravy will add flavor, and also help keep it moist. A quick and easy packet of brown gravy makes the perfect topping.
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Hamburger Steak Loaf
Easy Hamburger Steak Loaf
- 1 1/2 lbs Ground Beef
- 1 Egg
- 5-10 Saltine or Ritz Crackers
- 1 tbsp Ketchup
- 1/2 tbsp Mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 packet Onion Soup Mix
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1 Bell Pepper
- 1 Onion
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix all ingredients above in large mixing bowl. Minus onion and bell pepper.
In a loaf pan or glass cake dish press your meat mixture out in an even layer.
Top with sliced Onion and Bell Pepper.
Cook until meat is cooked through. Cooking time will vary depending on loaf thickness.
Serve with Brown Gravy or your favorite Steak Sauce.
