Amish Hamburger Steak Bake: Comfort Food at Its Best

 

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1 large egg

1/4 cup milk

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 large onion, sliced

1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup

1/2 cup beef broth

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)

Directions:

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare the Hamburger Patties: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined. Form the mixture into 4-6 hamburger patties.

Sear the Patties: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the hamburger patties for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are browned. You don’t need to cook them all the way through, as they’ll finish in the oven.

Prepare the Gravy: In a separate bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.

Assemble the Bake: Place the seared hamburger patties in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Scatter the sliced onions and mushrooms (if using) over the top. Pour the gravy mixture evenly over the patties and vegetables.

Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the patties are cooked through and the onions are tender.

Serve: Once done, remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Pair with mashed potatoes or egg noodles to soak up the delicious gravy.

How to Prepare:

Hamburger Patties: Be careful not to overwork the beef mixture when forming the patties to keep them tender. Searing the patties adds a nice flavor but don’t worry about cooking them fully, as they’ll finish in the oven.

Gravy: The combination of cream of mushroom soup and beef broth creates a rich, flavorful gravy. If you want a thicker gravy, you can reduce the broth slightly.

Preparation Time:

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes