Cream of Mushroom Smothered Ground Beef Patties
This comforting, budget-friendly dinner combines seasoned ground beef patties with a rich cream of mushroom gravy that’s perfect over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Patties
- 1½ pounds (680 g) lean ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Mushroom Gravy
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
1. Make the Patties
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined, then shape into 4–6 oval patties.
2. Brown the Patties
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 3–4 minutes per side, just until browned. They don’t need to be fully cooked.
3. Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and beef broth until smooth. Stir in the thyme and paprika if using.
4. Assemble
Place the browned patties in a baking dish or leave them in the skillet if it’s oven-safe. Add the onions and mushrooms, if using, then pour the mushroom sauce evenly over the patties.
5. Bake
Cover with foil or a lid and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes, or until the patties reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
6. Serve
Spoon the creamy mushroom gravy over the patties and serve with:
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Buttered egg noodles
- Steamed rice
- Green beans or roasted vegetables
Tips
- Add ½ cup sour cream to the sauce after baking for an extra creamy finish.
- Mix in frozen peas or corn during the last 10 minutes for a complete one-pan meal.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat beautifully.
