Amish Hamburger Steak Bake
A comforting family favorite featuring seasoned ground beef and creamy mushroom gravy.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish For baking the patties.
- Large Skillet For searing the patties.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1.5 cups saltine crackers, crushed about 1 sleeve
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne
- to taste Kosher salt
- to taste freshly ground pepper
- 2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.75 oz each)
- 1.5 cups whole milk for gravy
- 1.5 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of mushroom soup and 1 1/2 cups whole milk, then stir in the chopped parsley. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, crushed saltines, 1 cup whole milk, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
- Mix the ingredients until just combined. Shape the mixture into even-sized patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Dredge the patties in all-purpose flour, ensuring they are well coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the patties on both sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Work in batches if necessary; the insides will still be undercooked.
- Transfer the browned patties to the greased baking dish. Top evenly with the prepared gravy and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the patties are cooked through. To ensure they're done, check that the internal temperature reaches 160ºF (71ºC).
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the gravy.