Amish Hamburger Steak Bake
A comforting, budget-friendly dish combining hearty beef patties with creamy mushroom gravy, perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
For the Beef Patties
- 2 pounds ground beef Choose lean beef for less grease.
- 1.5 cups saltine crackers, crumbled Adds texture and binds the mixture.
- 1 cup milk (for beef mixture) Helps create a moist patty.
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs Feel free to use your favorite blend.
- 1 teaspoon onion powder Enhances the beef flavor.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder Adds a warm flavor.
- 1 dash cayenne pepper (optional) Adds a subtle kick.
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour For thickening the gravy.
- to taste Salt and freshly ground pepper To season the beef mixture.
For the Gravy
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup Our secret weapon for creamy gravy.
- 1 cup milk (for gravy) To mix with the soup.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, crumbled saltine crackers, 1 cup of milk, Italian herbs, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to combine.
- Shape the mixture into evenly sized patties, about 1-inch thick.
- In a separate bowl, mix the condensed cream of mushroom soup with 1 cup of milk until creamy.
- Pour the gravy mixture over the patties in a greased baking dish.
Baking
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- After 45 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Let the patties rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Don’t skip resting time for better plating of the patties. Adjust spices as desired and experiment with add-ins like diced peppers or cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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