Filipino burger steak is made with juicy ground beef patties and a mushroom gravy, usually served over rice.
It's a simple, budget-friendly dish and a homemade version of the Jollibee favorite.
This recipe uses basic ingredients, cooks in one pan, and has plenty of gravy for the rice.
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Ingredients You'll Need
Notes and Substitutions
- Ground beef: I like 85/15 ground beef because it keeps the patties juicy without being too greasy. You can also use ground pork.
- Mushrooms: I used cremini mushrooms, also called baby bella. White mushrooms or canned button mushrooms also work.
- Worcestershire sauce: This adds more flavor to the gravy. You can also use Knorr or Maggi liquid seasoning. Start with a small amount, then adjust to taste.
How to Make Burger Steak (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Mix the patties
In a large bowl, combine:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ onion (grated)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (use half for table salt)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 egg
Mix just until combined.
Step 2: Form the patties
Divide the mixture into 6 portions and shape into thin patties.
Press the center slightly thinner so they cook evenly and don't puff up.
Step 3: Cook the patties
Heat a thin layer of oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Add the patties and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Step 4: Make the broth mixture
In a bowl, combine:
- 3 teaspoons beef base
- 2½ cups of warm water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Mix until the beef base is dissolved.
Step 5: Cook the mushrooms
In the same pan, spread about 10 ounces mushrooms (sliced) in one layer over medium-high heat.
Let them cook without stirring until they start to brown and release their moisture.
Add ¼ cup butter, ½ small onion (finely chopped), and 2 garlic cloves (minced). Cook until softened.
Step 6: Add the flour
Sprinkle ¼ cup flour over the mushrooms and stir to coat. Cook for about a minute.
Step 7: Add the broth mixture
Pour in the broth mixture while stirring to prevent lumps.
Bring to a simmer and cook until the gravy thickens.
Add some ground pepper and adjust to taste.
Step 8: Add the patties
Return the patties to the pan and spoon the gravy over them.
Simmer until heated through, then turn off the heat.
Serve your burger steak with steamed rice. Enjoy!
Cooking Tips
- Don't overmix: Mix just until combined so the patties stay tender.
- Flatten the center: Press the middle thinner so they don't puff up.
- Don't overcrowd: Cook patties in batches if needed so they brown well.
- Brown the mushrooms: Let them cook without stirring first so they don't turn watery.
Recipe FAQs
Filipino burger steak is made with ground beef patties and mushroom gravy, usually served over rice.
The sauce is made with mushrooms, beef base or broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, butter, flour, onion, and garlic.
Use ground beef with some fat and mix just until combined.
Burger steak is usually served with steamed rice, but mashed potatoes or vegetables also work.
More Easy Dinner Ideas
- Beef salpicao: Garlicky beef with soy sauce, Worcestershire, and butter.
- Gambas: Spicy garlic shrimp in olive oil.
- Bangus a la pobre: Fried milkfish with garlic sauce.
- Eggplant stir-fry: Eggplant with shrimp in a savory sauce.
- Pork and mushroom stir-fry: Pork and mushrooms with a savory, spicy sauce.
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📖 Recipe
Filipino Burger Steak Recipe
Equipment
- Wide pan
Ingredients
For the patties:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ small onion grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (use half for table salt)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 egg
For the gravy:
- 10 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons beef base or bouillon
- 2½ cups water (or beef broth)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (or Knorr/Maggi seasoning)
- Salt and pepper
- Neutral oil
Instructions
- Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and egg just until combined.
- Divide into 6 and form thin patties. Press the center slightly thinner.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook patties 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Set aside.
- Mix beef base, warm water, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
- In the same pan, cook mushrooms in one layer until browned. Add butter, onion, and garlic; cook until softened.
- Sprinkle in flour and cook for a minute.
- Pour in the broth mixture while stirring. Simmer until thickened. Season to taste.
- Return patties and spoon the gravy over. Simmer until heated through. Serve with rice.
Notes
- Ground beef: Use 85/15 for juicy patties. Ground pork also works.
- Mushrooms: Cremini, white, or canned mushrooms.
- Worcestershire: You can use Knorr or Maggi instead. Start small and adjust to taste.
- Mix just until combined so the patties stay tender.
- Press the middle thinner so the patties don't puff up.
- Cook patties in batches if needed so they brown well.
- Let them cook without stirring first so they don't turn watery.
Lynn says
I have always wanted to make this and i finally did. It was really delicious. My family loved it. Thank you for sharing your recipes.
Nora Reyes says
So happy! Thank you so muhc, Lynn!