Description
This classic Hamburger Steaks with Creamy Whiskey Sauce recipe offers juicy, tender ground beef patties seared to perfection and smothered in a rich, flavorful whiskey cream sauce. The combination of shallots, garlic, and a touch of whiskey creates a comforting dish perfect for a hearty weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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For the Hamburger Steaks
- 1.8 pounds ground beef
- 4 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 shallot, grated
For the 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 Meat Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, and grated shallot. Mix gently with your hands just until everything is evenly incorporated. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a ball. Set aside.
- Prep Flavorings: Dice the shallots, mince the garlic cloves, and chop the chives. These will be used in the sauce later.
- Cook the Hamburger Steaks: Heat olive oil and butter in a large thick-bottomed skillet or iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef balls to the skillet. Using a spatula or burger press, press down each ball to form patties about ¾ inch (2 cm) thick. Sear the patties for 5 minutes on each side until nicely browned and cooked through. Remove the cooked patties onto a clean plate.
- Make the Whiskey Cream Sauce: Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the diced shallots and minced garlic to the skillet; cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the yellow mustard, salt, black pepper, and all-purpose flour to form a roux.
- Deglaze and Simmer: Pour in the whiskey carefully to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any brown bits with a wooden spoon. Let this simmer for 3 minutes to cook off the alcohol and intensify the flavor.
- Add Broth and Cream: Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the cream until fully combined and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Simmer Steaks in Sauce: Return the hamburger steaks to the skillet. Spoon some sauce over each patty and let everything simmer together gently for 5 minutes so the flavors meld and the steaks stay juicy.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped chives and freshly grated black pepper over the steaks and sauce before serving. Enjoy your comforting and flavorful hamburger steaks with creamy whiskey sauce!
Notes
- Use fresh whiskey for the best flavor in the sauce; avoid flavored or blended types.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it simmer a bit longer until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or rice for a complete meal.
- Handle the meat gently while mixing to keep the patties tender.
- Make sure to deglaze the skillet to capture all the flavor from the browned bits after searing the steaks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hamburger steak with sauce
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
