Amish Hamburger Steak Bake
A comforting dish with savory beef patties baked in a rich gravy, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
For the patties
- 2 lbs Ground beef (80/20 blend for best flavor)
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs (Plain or seasoned)
- 1 large Egg (Beaten)
- 1 Onion (Finely diced)
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
For the gravy
- 3 tbsp Butter (Salted or unsalted)
- 3 tbsp All-purpose flour (For thickening gravy)
- 2 cups Beef broth (Low sodium preferred)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 large Onion (Sliced)
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, diced onion, salt, and pepper.
- Form into 6–8 oval-shaped patties. Let them rest while preparing the gravy base.
Cooking
- Brown patties in an oven-safe skillet for 3–4 minutes per side until golden; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions in butter. Add flour, stir for 2 minutes, then whisk in broth and cream.
- Nestle patties into the gravy. Cover tightly and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat thoroughly when ready to serve.