Steak
1 large egg
1/3 c. plain dried bread crumbs
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. (or more) kosher salt
1 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 lb. ground beef
1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. neutral oil
Gravy
6 oz. crimini mushrooms, scrubbed, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
1/3 c. red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
1 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken stock
1 Tbsp. Worchestershire sauce
Directions
Steak
Step 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment. In a large bowl, mix egg, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, and pepper. Add beef and mix with clean hands until mixture becomes tacky.
Step 2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 teaspoon oil. Pinch off a small piece of beef mixture and add to pan. Cook until browned on both sides, about 1 minute total. Transfer to a small plate. Let cool slightly, then taste. Season remaining beef mixture with more salt, if needed.
Step 3
Form beef mixture into 4 (3"-wide, 4"-long, 3/4"-thick) oval patties and arrange on prepared sheet. Using a clean finger, press 8 to 10 dimples into each patty.
Step 4
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Place patties in skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook, undisturbed, until deeply browned on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and cook until other side is browned, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a large plate.
Gravy
Step 1
Drain all but 3 tablespoons fat from skillet. Reduce heat to medium and add mushrooms and 1/4 cup water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Transfer to a small bowl; set aside.
Step 2
In same skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are slightly softened and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add flour and tomato paste and cook, stirring frequently, until tomato paste is darkened and beginning to stick to skillet, about 2 minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring, until slightly reduced and a thick, jammy paste forms, about 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in stock and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.
Step 3
Remove thyme sprigs and stir in reserved mushrooms. Return steaks to skillet, spooning sauce over. Simmer until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of steak registers 165°, 4 to 5 minutes more; season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, if needed.
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