Juicy, seasoned beef patties baked until beautifully browned, topped with melted cheese, and served in a rich, creamy sauce. The caramelized tops and gooey cheese make this a seriously comforting family dinner.

Prep time: 20 minutes
Bake time: 30–35 minutes
Total time: ~55 minutes
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy

Note: The image doesn’t provide a written ingredient list, so this is a recipe recreation based on the appearance of the dish.

🛒 Ingredients

For the meat patties

1½ lb (680 g) ground beef
1 small onion, very finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg
½ cup breadcrumbs
2 tbsp milk
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp onion powder

For the cheese topping

6–8 slices mozzarella, provolone, or cheddar
½ cup shredded mozzarella, optional

For the creamy sauce

2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
½ cup heavy cream
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp black pepper
Salt, to taste

For finishing

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the meat mixture

In a large bowl, combine:

Ground beef
Diced onion
Garlic
Egg
Breadcrumbs
Milk
Worcestershire sauce
Paprika
Italian seasoning
Salt
Black pepper
Onion powder

Mix gently with your hands until just combined.

Don’t overmix, or the patties can become dense.

2. Shape the patties

Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions.

Shape each into a thick oval or round patty, approximately ¾–1 inch thick.

Make a shallow indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb. This helps them maintain their shape while cooking.

3. Brown the patties

Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

Add a small amount of oil if needed.

Sear the patties for approximately 2–3 minutes per side, until nicely browned.

They don’t need to be cooked through yet—the oven will finish them.

Transfer the patties to a plate.

🥣 Make the Creamy Sauce

4. Start the sauce

Reduce the skillet heat to medium.

Add the butter.

Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute.

5. Add the liquids

Slowly whisk in the beef broth to prevent lumps.

Add:

Heavy cream
Worcestershire sauce
Garlic powder
Black pepper

Simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce begins to thicken.

Taste and adjust the salt.

🧀 Assemble & Bake

6. Return the patties

Place the browned patties back into the creamy sauce.

Spoon some sauce over the tops.

7. Add cheese

Place a slice of cheese over each patty.

Add a little shredded mozzarella on top if you want extra gooey cheese.

8. Bake

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for approximately 15–20 minutes, or until the beef reaches a safe internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

For the deeply browned, glossy cheese shown in the picture, switch to the broiler for 1–2 minutes at the end.

Watch carefully—the cheese can brown very quickly.

9. Garnish

Remove from the oven and sprinkle generously with fresh chopped parsley.

Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

🌰 Nut & Allergy Information

Does this recipe contain nuts?

No nuts are required.

Check packaged breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, cheese, and other processed ingredients for allergen warnings if preparing this for someone with a severe allergy.