Description
Amish Hamburger Steak Bake features juicy ground beef patties baked in a creamy, savory gravy for a hearty and comforting old-fashioned dinner. This recipe combines simple pantry ingredients with traditional Amish flavors to create a satisfying main course that’s perfect served alongside mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Hamburger Steaks
- 2 lbs Ground beef – 80/20 blend for best flavor
- ½ cup Breadcrumbs – Plain or seasoned
- 1 Egg – Beaten
- 1 Onion – Finely diced
- 2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
Creamy Gravy
- 3 tablespoon Butter – Salted or unsalted
- 3 tablespoon All-purpose flour – For thickening gravy
- 2 cups Beef broth – Low sodium preferred
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 Onion – Sliced
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, finely diced onion, salt, and black pepper until just combined to form the hamburger steak mixture.
- Shape Patties: Form the mixture into 6–8 oval-shaped patties. Set them aside to rest while you prepare the gravy base.
- Brown Patties: Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the patties for 3–4 minutes per side until they develop a golden crust. Remove the browned patties from the skillet and set them aside.
- Make Gravy Base: In the same skillet, sauté the sliced onions in butter until softened and translucent. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir constantly for 2 minutes to cook the flour and form a roux.
- Add Liquids: Slowly whisk in the beef broth and heavy cream, ensuring the mixture is smooth without lumps. Stir in garlic powder and cook until the gravy thickens slightly.
- Combine and Bake: Nestle the browned hamburger patties back into the creamy gravy in the skillet. Cover the skillet tightly and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes.
- Finish Baking: Remove the cover and continue baking uncovered for an additional 15 minutes to thicken the gravy further and finish cooking.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot, ideally with mashed potatoes or your favorite side.
Notes
- For best results, use a high-fat ground beef blend (80/20) to keep patties juicy.
- You can use either salted or unsalted butter depending on your preference.
- Low sodium beef broth is recommended to control salt levels in the dish.
- Letting the patties rest before baking helps them hold their shape better.
- Nutrition info is an estimate; for exact values, use a nutrition calculator with your specific ingredients.
