Description
This Tuscan Hamburger Steaks recipe features tender ground beef patties cooked to perfection and smothered in a creamy, flavorful Tuscan sauce loaded with garlic, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. It’s an easy stovetop meal that brings rich Italian-inspired flavors to a comforting, satisfying dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Hamburger Steaks
- 1.3 pounds ground beef
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried onion
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Tuscan Sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 3 cups spinach
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the hamburger mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, dried onion, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined to avoid overworking the meat, ensuring tender hamburger steaks.
- Shape the patties: Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal portions and form each into a ball shape. This will ensure even cooking and consistent size for serving.
- Cook the hamburger steaks: Heat olive oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place the beef balls in the skillet, pressing each down with a spatula or burger press until about ¾ inch (2 cm) thick. Sear the patties for 5 minutes on each side until nicely browned and cooked through. Remove the steaks from the skillet and set aside on a clean plate.
- Make the Tuscan sauce: In the same skillet, add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant. Stir in salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and tomato paste, cooking briefly to enhance flavors.
- Add cream and vegetables: Pour in the heavy cream and add the fresh spinach. Stir continuously until the spinach wilts and incorporates into the creamy sauce. Then, mix in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring gently until the cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly.
- Simmer with hamburger steaks: Return the cooked hamburger steaks to the skillet, nestling them into the Tuscan sauce. Allow everything to simmer together for 5 minutes so the steaks absorb the rich flavors of the sauce.
- Serve and enjoy: Once simmered, serve the Tuscan hamburger steaks warm, spooning extra creamy sauce over the top for a decadent and comforting Italian-inspired meal.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh ground beef with about 80% lean content for juicy hamburger steaks.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, but the texture will be less rich.
- Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil can be used for extra flavor; just reduce added olive oil slightly if using these.
- Serve these patties over mashed potatoes, polenta, or pasta to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
