Description
This hearty Chopped Steaks recipe features flavorful ground beef patties seasoned with Worcestershire sauce and spices, cooked to perfection in a cast-iron skillet, then baked with caramelized onions in a savory beef stock jus. Served over creamy instant mashed potatoes, this comfort dish is perfect for a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
For the Steaks:
- 2 lb. ground beef, 80/20
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
For the Assembly:
- 2 large white onions, cut into large slices
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups beef stock
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tub instant mashed potatoes, heated according to package directions
Instructions
- Preheat equipment: Preheat a cast-iron pan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes and preheat the oven to 350° F (175° C).
- Mix steak ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, beaten eggs, plain breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, granulated garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, and ground black pepper until thoroughly mixed.
- Shape patties: Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a 1.5-inch thick oval patty.
- Sear steaks: Add avocado oil to the preheated cast-iron pan. Cook two patties at a time for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until nicely browned but not fully cooked. Remove the par-cooked steaks to a tray and repeat with the remaining patties.
- Sear onions: Add the sliced onions to the same pan used for the steaks and sear them for 4 to 6 minutes until they soften and develop slight caramelization.
- Make jus: Stir in butter and flour into the pan with onions creating a roux, then gradually pour in the beef stock while stirring. Add 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce and season with black pepper to taste. Remove the pan from heat.
- Bake steaks: Nestle the seared steaks over the onions in the broth. Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 150° F (65° C) measured with a meat thermometer.
- Serve: Remove the steaks from the pan and serve immediately with the onion jus spooned over. Accompany with creamy instant mashed potatoes prepared as per package instructions.
Notes
- Using a meat thermometer ensures perfectly cooked steaks every time.
- You can substitute fresh mashed potatoes if preferred instead of instant.
- Be sure not to overcrowd the pan when searing steaks to allow proper browning.
- Seasoned salt contains salt and other spices; adjust additional salt according to taste.
- If you don’t have a cast-iron skillet, a heavy-bottomed oven-safe pan will work.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American