Description
Amish Hamburger Steak Bake is a comforting, old-fashioned casserole made with seasoned beef patties baked in creamy mushroom gravy. This easy, hearty recipe is perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or whenever you need a cozy and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
- For the Patties:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 ½ cups crushed saltine crackers (about 1 sleeve)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- All-purpose flour, for dredging
- For the Gravy:
- 2 (10.75 oz) cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, crushed crackers, 1 cup milk, and seasonings. Mix until just combined.
- Shape mixture into 7–9 oval patties. Lightly dredge each patty in flour.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the patties on both sides (don’t cook through).
- Place browned patties in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk mushroom soup and 1½ cups milk until smooth. Pour over patties.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 5–10 minutes until bubbling.
- Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Swap cream of mushroom with cream of chicken or celery for variation.
- Add sautéed onions or mushrooms to the gravy for more texture.
- For extra comfort, serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
- Gluten-free option: use GF crackers, flour, and soup.
- Freezes well for up to 2 months.
