Italian Hamburger Steaks
This recipe transforms ground beef into flavorful Italian Hamburger Steaks with marinara and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, these savory patties are easy to make and super kid-friendly!
Servings: 6
Calories: 309kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or as needed
- ½ cup finely diced yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup seasoned panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup marinara sauce divided
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 ½ pounds 93% lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Optional Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley minced
- grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over MEDIUM-LOW heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until tender (reduce the heat if the onion begins to burn). Add the garlic and cook about 30 seconds more. Remove the skillet from the heat and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg, then add the bread crumbs, ⅓ cup marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and mix to combine. Crumble the beef over the mixture and then scrape the onions from the skillet into the bowl. Mix well and shape into six oblong patties, each about 4-inches long and 1-inch thick.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the same skillet (with oil residue), over MEDIUM-HIGH heat. If the pan is dry, add a little additional oil and when hot, add half the patties, leaving a little space in between. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until nicely browned and partially cooked through. Transfer the browned, partially cooked patties to a 13-x 9-inch baking dish and repeat to brown the remaining patties. Top each patty neatly with the remaining ⅔ cup marinara sauce and the shredded mozzarella.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the beef patties are cooked through to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil or parsley, if using.
Nutrition
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 545mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 318IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 3mg