introduction
This Amish Hamburger Steak Bake is a warm, creamy dish that feels like home. It uses simple ingredients and makes a hearty meal for family nights. For a simple dessert idea after this meal, try a no-bake cannoli cake recipe.
why make this recipe
This recipe is easy and filling. It uses ground beef and a creamy gravy to make a comfort food dinner. You can prepare most parts quickly and bake it all together. It feeds a group and stores well for leftovers.
how to make Amish Hamburger Steak Bake
Ingredients :
- 2 lbs Ground beef (80/20 blend for best flavor)
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs (Plain or seasoned)
- 1 Egg (Beaten)
- 1 Onion (Finely diced)
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 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 Onion (Sliced)
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
Directions :
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, diced onion, salt, and pepper.
- Form the meat mixture into 6–8 oval-shaped patties.
- Let the patties rest while you prepare the gravy base.
- Heat an oven-safe skillet and brown patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and sauté the sliced onions until soft.
- Add the flour to the onions and stir for 2 minutes to cook the flour.
- Whisk in the beef broth and heavy cream until smooth to make the gravy.
- Add garlic powder and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Nestle the browned patties into the gravy in the skillet.
- Cover the skillet tightly and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
- Uncover and bake 15 more minutes to brown the top.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
how to serve Amish Hamburger Steak Bake
Serve the patties hot with gravy spooned over. Good sides are mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or steamed vegetables. Garnish with chopped parsley if you like.
how to store Amish Hamburger Steak Bake
Cool the dish to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
tips to make Amish Hamburger Steak Bake
– Use 80/20 ground beef for juicy patties.
– Do not overwork the meat when mixing.
– Brown the patties well for more flavor.
– Stir the gravy until smooth to avoid lumps.
– Let the bake rest before serving so juices settle.
variation (if any)
You can add mushrooms to the gravy for extra flavor. Swap heavy cream for half-and-half for a lighter sauce. Use seasoned breadcrumbs for more taste.
FAQs
Q: Can I make the patties ahead of time?
A: Yes. Form the patties and refrigerate up to one day before browning.
Q: Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?
A: Yes. Use a higher-fat turkey or add a little oil to avoid dryness.
Q: Do I have to bake it covered?
A: Covering helps keep the gravy from thickening too much and keeps the meat tender. Uncover for the last 15 minutes to brown the top.
Conclusion
For the original version and more details, see Taste Of Recipe’s Amish Hamburger Steak Bake.