Amish Hamburger Steak Bake is a cozy, home-cooked classic featuring seasoned ground beef patties nestled in a rich, creamy mushroom gravy. Inspired by Amish comfort food, this savory dish is perfect for hearty family dinners. Enjoy it with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the flavorful gravy!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1½ cups saltine crackers, crumbled
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Dash of cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ cup flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk (for gravy)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Beef Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, crumbled crackers, milk, Italian herbs, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne (optional), salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form Beef Steaks: Shape the beef mixture into eight ½-inch-thick patties.
- Flour and Brown: Lightly coat each steak in flour, shaking off excess. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown each patty on both sides until golden.
- Assemble in Dish: Arrange the browned steaks in a single layer in the baking dish.
- Make Gravy: Whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and 1 cup milk in a bowl until smooth. Pour evenly over the steaks.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until the gravy is bubbling.
- Rest and Serve: Let cool for a few minutes before serving with mashed potatoes or rice. Enjoy!