Description
Tender, flavorful hamburger steaks smothered in creamy mushroom gravy, this Amish Hamburger Steak Bake is the ultimate comfort food. Simple to prepare and incredibly satisfying, this hearty dish is perfect for cozy dinners or feeding a hungry family. Serve it with your favorite sides for a meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1½ cups crumbled saltine crackers
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Dash of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for coating)
For the Gravy:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Beef Mixture:
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, crumbled saltine crackers, 1 cup milk, Italian herbs, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the Hamburger Steaks:
- Divide the beef mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a ½-inch-thick steak.
- Coat and Brown the Steaks:
- Lightly dredge each steak in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of oil if needed.
- Brown the steaks for 2–3 minutes per side until golden (do not cook through).
- Arrange in Baking Dish:
- Place the browned steaks in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the Gravy:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together condensed cream of mushroom soup and 1 cup of milk until smooth.
- Pour the gravy evenly over the steaks.
- Bake:
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the gravy is bubbling and the steaks are fully cooked.
- Serve:
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles, and enjoy!
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the beef mixture to keep the steaks tender.
- Brown the steaks for added flavor before baking.
- For thicker gravy, reduce the milk slightly; for thinner gravy, add a bit more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American