Description
Hearty Amish Hamburger Steak Bake brings comfort from Pennsylvania kitchens with rich ground beef nestled in flaky pastry. Rustic flavors and simple ingredients create a satisfying meal that nourishes both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 10 oz (280 g) cream of mushroom soup
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly combine ground beef, onions, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Patty Formation: Craft uniform meat patties with a delicate touch, avoiding excessive compression to preserve tenderness and juiciness.
- Searing: Heat a skillet over medium flame and sear patties for 4-5 minutes per side, developing a rich golden-brown crust while maintaining internal moisture.
- Gravy Creation: Utilize the same skillet to whisk beef broth and flour, creating a smooth, velvety gravy that will enhance the meat’s flavor profile.
- Assembly: Strategically layer seared patties in a baking dish, thoroughly coating with prepared gravy, then embellish with shredded cheese and scattered frozen peas or corn.
- Baking: Envelop the dish with aluminum foil and bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and meld together.
- Finishing: Uncover during the final baking moments to achieve a golden, bubbling cheese topping, then rest briefly before serving alongside mashed potatoes, rice, or a crisp salad.
Notes
- Choose Quality Meat: Select lean ground beef with 80/20 fat content for juicy, flavorful patties that won’t become dry during baking.
- Prevent Dense Patties: Gently mix and shape meat mixture, avoiding over-compacting to maintain a tender, light texture that melts in your mouth.
- Control Moisture Level: Add breadcrumbs and egg to help bind ingredients and prevent the hamburger steak from becoming too crumbly or falling apart during cooking.
- Enhance Gravy Consistency: Whisk flour gradually into beef broth to eliminate lumps, creating a smooth, rich sauce that coats the meat perfectly without becoming too thick or thin.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg