Italian-Style Hamburger Steaks
Italian-Style Hamburger Steaks are juicy, pan-seared patties simmered in marinara and finished with melty mozzarella for a rich, comforting bite. The herbs and a touch of heat from crushed red pepper balance the savory beef, while fresh basil or parsley adds brightness. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner alongside garlic bread and a crisp salad.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian-Style Hamburger Steaks, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Lightly beat the egg in a large bowl. Stir in the bread crumbs. Add 1/3 cup marinara sauce, the onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and crushed red pepper; stir to combine. Add the ground beef; mix gently until just combined.
- 3
Form the mixture into six oval patties, each 4 inches long and 1 inch thick.
- 4
Heat the oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties to the skillet. Cook until browned, 2 minutes per side. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- 5
Spoon the remaining 2/3 cup marinara over the patties. Top with the cheese.
- 6
Bake in the skillet until the cheese melts and the patties are done when checked with an instant-read thermometer (165 degrees F or 74 degrees C), about 15 minutes. Garnish with basil, if desired.
- Calories 501.87 kcal High 25%
- Protein 31.94 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 15.71 g 6%
- Total Fat 34.55 g High 44%
- Saturated Fat 14.66 g High 73%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 147.05 mg High 49%
- Sodium 542.56 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 0.9 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 2.16 g --
- Added Sugars 0.24 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 296.67 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 2.85 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 168.94 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 90.42 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 3.94 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Italian Style Hamburger Steaks is an Italian dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Eggs, Fresh Basil, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 501.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian-Style Hamburger Steaks?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Italian-Style Hamburger Steaks made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Eggs, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Ground Beef. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Italian-Style Hamburger Steaks?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Italian-Style Hamburger Steaks?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 501.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian-Style Hamburger Steaks easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Italian-Style Hamburger Steaks healthy?
- Italian-Style Hamburger Steaks has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 501.87 calories and 31.94 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 542.56 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.66 g (73% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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