Amish Hamburger Steak Bake
A comforting casserole featuring ground beef patties nestled in a rich, creamy gravy, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
For the Beef Patties
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1/2 cup plain or seasoned breadcrumbs Seasoned breadcrumbs can add extra flavor.
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Gravy
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half or evaporated milk.
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, gently mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, finely diced onion, salt, and black pepper until just incorporated.
- Form the beef mixture into 6 to 8 oval patties of even size and thickness. Allow them to rest while you prepare the gravy base.
Cooking
- In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, brown the patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden. Remove the patties and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté sliced onion until softened.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, then whisk in beef broth, heavy cream, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Arrange the browned patties back into the skillet, nestling them into the gravy.
- Cover tightly with a lid or foil and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
- Remove the cover and continue baking for 15 minutes until the gravy is bubbly and thickened.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the dish to rest for 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld and the gravy thicken further.
Notes
Serve family-style directly from the skillet. Pair with mashed potatoes or green beans. Feel free to enhance flavor with fresh herbs like parsley or chives. Store leftovers in an airtight container; they can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to three months.