Air Fryer Hamburger Steaks

Final air frying time will vary depending on how thick your patties are. Air fry at the lowest timing we suggested and then check the burgers. Continue cooking the patties to your preferred doneness.

80/20 is a good ratio for the beef/fat and will result in juicier burgers. Leaner ground beef for burgers will cook more dry but they won’t shrink as much. Fattier ground beef has more flavor but will shrink more.

Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, pasta or whatever you like.

Prep Time25

Cook Time20

Total Time45

Servings: Servings

Calories: 552kcal

Ingredients

1.25 lb. (567 g) ground beef
1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
1 Tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire , fish sauce, or soy sauce (fish sauce is our favorite)
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt , or to taste
Lots of black pepper
oil spray , for coating

For the Gravy

1/4 cup (59.15 ml) olive oil
8 oz. (226.8 g) mushrooms , sliced
1 medium onion , sliced
2 Tablespoons (30 g) butter
2 cloves garlic , minced or crushed
1/4 cup (31.25 g) flour
3 cup (710 ml) broth , preferably beef, chicken or vegetable
salt , to taste
black pepper , to taste

Equipment

Instructions

Form the Hamburger Steaks

In bowl, combine beef, garlic, garlic powder Worcestershire sauce (or sauce of choice), salt and pepper. Mix everything until just combined.
Divide and flatten into 4 patties about 4” wide (don't pack the patties too firmly or else you'll have a dense burger - form just enough so that the patty holds its shape). Spray both sides with oil and spray the air fryer basket. If you have a smaller air fryer, you’ll might need to cook in two batches.

Make the Gravy

Heat a large pan over medium-high and add olive oil. Add mushrooms and onions then cook until golden and excess mushroom liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and butter, and cook for another minute, or until the garlic is softened.
Whisk the flour into the broth until smooth. Add the broth to the mushrooms and heat to a simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper (the saltiness and flavors will concentrate some when it reduces down).
Once gravy starts to boil, reduce heat to Low. Stirring often, simmer until the gravy starts to thicken, about 10 minutes. Set aside.

Air Fry the Hamburger Steaks

Preheat the Air Fryer at 380°F/193°C for about 4-5 minutes.
Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for about 6 minutes, then flip the patties. Continue to Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for 2-6 minutes or until cooked to your preference or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F/71°C. Timing will vary depending on thickness of patties and individual air fryer model.
Serve the hamburger steaks topped with the mushroom gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, pasta or whatever you like.

Course: Main Course, Sandwiches

Cuisine: American

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