Description
Hearty Amish hamburger steak bake brings comfort from Pennsylvania’s countryside kitchens, nestled with rich gravy and savory beef. Home cooks savor this classic dish that warms hearts and satisfies hunger with traditional Midwestern charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground beef
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) saltine crackers (crumbled)
- ½ cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt (to taste)
- freshly ground pepper (to taste)
- cayenne pepper (dash, optional)
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk (for beef mixture)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk (for gravy)
- 1 can (10.5 ounces or 298 grams) condensed cream of mushroom soup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray to ensure easy release.
- Create the beef mixture by thoroughly blending ground beef with crumbled saltine crackers, milk, Italian herbs, onion and garlic powders, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper until ingredients are fully integrated.
- Craft uniform patties approximately 1/2-inch thick, aiming for roughly 8 consistent hamburger steaks.
- Delicately dust each steak with a fine layer of flour, gently shaking off any surplus coating.
- Ignite a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steaks until a rich golden crust develops, approximately 2-3 minutes per side, adding minimal oil if necessary.
- Strategically arrange the browned steaks in a single layer within the prepared baking dish.
- Construct a smooth gravy by whisking condensed cream of mushroom soup with remaining milk until completely blended and silky.
- Cascade the gravy evenly across the steaks, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Seal the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, then unveil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the gravy bubbles and steaks reach optimal doneness.
- Allow the dish to rest briefly, permitting flavors to settle, then serve alongside creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice.
Notes
- Craft these hearty hamburger steaks using simple pantry ingredients for a comforting, budget-friendly meal that feeds a hungry family.
- Browning the meat before baking creates a delicious golden crust, locking in rich flavors and ensuring a tender, juicy texture.
- Saltine crackers act as a secret weapon, helping to bind the meat and adding a subtle, light crunch to each bite.
- Season generously with herbs and spices to elevate the classic ground beef base, transforming a basic dish into a memorable dinner.
- The creamy mushroom gravy adds moisture and depth, making these steaks incredibly succulent and perfect for soaking into mashed potatoes or rice.
- Prep and cook time is under an hour, making this a quick weeknight dinner solution that feels like a cozy, home-style classic.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg