Hamburger Steak Meatballs with Onion Gravy
If you love classic hamburger steak with rich onion gravy, these Hamburger Meatballs take everything you adore and turn it into the coziest, family-friendly dinner. Juicy, tender meatballs simmer in a savory, homemade gravy made from cream of mushroom, beef broth, and plenty of onions. It’s the kind of comfort food that fills the house with the best smell and always disappears fast.
These meatballs are perfect piled over mashed potatoes, spooned over rice, or tucked next to buttered egg noodles. They’re hearty, budget-friendly, and come together in under an hour, the definition of a weeknight win.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- All the flavor of hamburger steak, but easier, saucier, and meatball-style
- The gravy simmers low and slow around the meatballs for the BEST texture
- Cottage cheese keeps the meatballs incredibly tender
- A one-pan recipe that feeds the whole family
- Pairs perfectly with any cozy side you love
What You Need to Make Hamburger Meatballs with Onion Gravy
You’ll need ground meat, cottage cheese, seasonings, green onion, onions, mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, beef gravy, and Better Than Bouillon. Everything else is pantry staples you already have.
How to Make Hamburger Meatballs with Onion Gravy
1
Start by mixing your meatball ingredients until just combined — no overmixing or they’ll get tough. Roll them into even-sized meatballs and brown them in a skillet to get that deep, savory flavor.
2
Sauté your onions and mushrooms in butter, then make a quick gravy using cream of mushroom soup, Heinz beef gravy, and a spoonful of Better Than Bouillon. Add the sliced onions right on top before you cover everything and let it simmer.
3
As the meatballs cook, they release flavor into the gravy, and the gravy thickens into the coziest, most spoon-worthy sauce. Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles — it’s impossible to go wrong.
Hamburger Meatballs with Onion Gravy
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 2 lbs ground beef or beef–pork blend
- 2 tbsp cottage cheese
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp herb & garlic seasoning
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ bunch green onion chopped
Gravy
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 jar Heinz beef gravy
- 1 tsp Better Than Bouillon beef base
- ½ onion thinly sliced
Sautéed Veggies
- 1 pint mushrooms diced
- 1-2 tbsp butter
Instructions
Make the Meatballs
- In a large bowl, mix together ground meat, cottage cheese, seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, and green onion until just combined. Roll into medium-sized meatballs.
Sauté the Veggies
- In a large skillet, melt butter. Add diced onion and mushrooms. Cook 6–8 minutes until softened and browned. Remove and set aside.
Brown the Meatballs
- In the same skillet, sear the meatballs on all sides over medium-high heat until browned but not fully cooked.
Add the Gravy
- Whisk together cream of mushroom soup, Heinz beef gravy, and Better Than Bouillon. Pour over the meatballs. Add the sliced onions on top.
Simmer
- Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20–25 minutes until the meatballs are fully cooked and the gravy is thick and rich.
Serve
- Spoon the sautéed mushrooms and onions over the meatballs. Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
