Amish Hamburger Steak Bake

Amish Hamburger Steak Bake is a classic comfort food dish that features the flavors of hamburger steak topped with a creamy gravy that’s made for sopping up with mashed potatoes or rice. This straightforward, down-home recipe is perfect for family dinners, delivering that wonderful, homemade flavor so many of us crave.

The bottom of the dish is filled with hamburger steaks — ground beef combined with saltine crackers, milk and a mix of herbs and spices to create juicy, flavorful patties. Each patty is dusted with flour and seared to set in flavor and form a burnished crust. After browning, they’re nestled into a baking dish and blanketed with a creamy mushroom gravy made from a blend of condensed soup and milk.

As the steaks braise, they soak up the gravy’s savory, robust flavors, and you get fork-tender, falling-apart bites. After a brief bake, it emerges bubbling and ready to serve. Serve it with mashed potatoes or fluffy rice, and you have a heartwarming meal on an October night. It’s a timeless, comforting sort of dish that’s simple to make but rich in flavor—and a wonderful way to add a little comfort to your dinner table.

Why You’ll Love It

• Comfort Food Classic: This is everything we adore about comfort food — rich, creamy gravy, hearty beef, cozy taste. It’s ideal for a comforting dinner.
• Easy and Cheap: Using ground beef, saltines and canned soup, this recipe is economical but no less big on flavor. It’s an affordable, easy weeknight dinner.
• Mashed potatoes and creamy mushroom gravy are a perfect pair, rice or egg noodles also work great (you can also double it for more servings).
• Make Ahead: Shape the beef patties and whip up the gravy ahead of time, ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Key Ingredients

• Ground Beef: For this recipe, lean ground beef should be used so that the dish does not get too greasy. And if you have a fattier blend, make sure to drain off any excess fat after you brown the patties.
• Saltine Crackers: The saltines serve as a binder in the meat mixture, helping keep the patties moist and develop a structure to hold them together. If you are out of saltines, use breadcrumbs.
• Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup: A classic ingredient that gives the gravy depth and creaminess. For a change of pace, you can use cream of celery or cream of chicken soup.
• Italian Herbs: Oregano, basil, and thyme are like three friends that just make this beef mixture even better. You could also trade this for dried parsley or thyme if you want a more classic flavor.
• Cayenne Pepper: A sprinkle of cayenne lends a noticeable warmth that works with the creamy gravy, but that’s totally up to you. Add more or less according to your desired heat level.

Full ingredient amounts and instructions are found in the recipe card below.

How to Prepare Hamburger Steaks with Creamy Mushroom Gravy

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

• Set the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly, to prevent from sticking and for easy cleanup.

Step 2: Make the Beef Filling

• Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the ground beef, crumbled saltine crackers, 1 cup of milk, Italian herbs, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper.
• Blend Well: Combine until every ingredient is evenly distributed. This will be the base for your flavorful hamburger steaks.

Step 3: Form the Steaks

• Shape the Steaks: Form the beef mixture into 1/2-inch-thick patties. Eight steaks is a good number, and this recipe is approximately for that amount, as keeping them of similar size helps promote even cooking.

Step 4: Coat in Flour

• Dredge the Steaks: Dust each steak with flour, shaking off any excess. The flour coat will aid in forming a nice crust when we sear the steaks.

Step 5: Brown the Steaks

• Preheat the Skillet: Get a skillet nice and hot over medium-high heat, adding a little oil if necessary to discourage sticking.
• Sear Steaks: Cook steaks on both sides until golden crust forms, about 2-3 minutes each. You don’t have to cook them all the way through — just get a good sear that will seal the flavor inside.

Step 6: Position in Baking Platter

• Transfer to Baking Dish: Carefully transfer the browned steaks to the prepared baking dish, laying them in a single layer to ensure they cook evenly.

Step 7: Prepare the Gravy

• Mix the Gravy: In a separate bowl, whisk the condensed mushroom soup and the additional cup of milk until smooth. This mellow mixture will turn into a luscious gravy when it’s baked.
• Pour Over Steaks: Cover the steaks evenly with gravy, making sure they are well covered.

Step 8: Bake

• Cover and Bake: Cover dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes, letting the steaks cook through and absorb the gravy’s flavor.
• Uncover and Finish Baking: Remove the foil and bake for 10 more minutes, or until the gravy is bubbling and the steaks are cooked through.

Step 9: Rest and Serve

• Rest the Steaks: Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving. This helps thicken the gravy slightly and meld the flavors.
• Serve: Serve the hamburger steaks hot, preferably over mashed potatoes or rice to catch all the rich, creamy gravy. Enjoy this comforting dish!

Serving Suggestions

• Mashed Potatoes: To soak up the rich mushroom gravy, serve the hamburger steaks on top of a heaping serving of creamy mashed potatoes.
• Steamed Rice or Egg Noodles: The rich, creamy gravy goes so well with steamed rice or egg noodles for a full, hearty meal.
• Green Beans or Peas: A simple side of steamed green beans or sweet peas brings a fresh burst of flavor and color to the rich dish.
• Dinner Rolls: Soft dinner rolls or a crust of bread is ideal for swiping up any excess gravy.

Storage/Meal Prep Tips

For Leftovers

• Refrigeration: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. To warm up, transfer to a microwave-safe dish or reheat over low heat on the stovetop, adding a splash of milk if the gravy has become too thick.
• Freezing: This meal freezes well! You can assemble the entire dish, gravy and all, in a freezer-safe container before baking. Wrap tightly in plastic, then in foil, and freeze for up to 2 months. Transfer to the refrigerator to thaw overnight before baking.

Reheating

• For best texture, reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.

Make-Ahead

• Shape and brown the beef patties in advance and refrigerate. When it is time to serve, just layer in the gravy and bake according to the directions.

Variations

• Cheesy Hamburger Steak Bake: For added flavor, top the dish with 1 cup of shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese before the last 10 minutes of baking.
• Mushroom Lovers’ Version: When browning the beef, add 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms to the skillet.
• Southwestern Twist: Replace the Italian herbs with 1 teaspoon of chili powder and stir a can of diced green chilies into the gravy.
• Onion Soup Gravy: Mix 1 packet of dry onion soup mix into the cream of mushroom soup for a savory onion flavor boost.

Conclusion

Amish Hamburger Steak Bake is a cozy, stick-to-your-ribs comfort food that warms the heart. It’s simple to prepare, packed with deep flavors, and quite a lovely dish for those nights when you want something easy but good.

With its easy way of making it and its rich, satisfying taste, this recipe is going to be in your weekly rotation in no time. Enjoy every creamy, savory bite, and happy cooking!

Amish Hamburger Steak Bake

This Amish Hamburger Steak Bake features tender hamburger steaks cooked in a creamy mushroom gravy. It’s a comforting, classic dish that pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes or rice, making it a great choice for a cozy family dinner.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Amish

Servings 8 servings

Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 1/2 cups saltine crackers crumbled
• 1 cup milk for beef mixture
• 1 tsp Italian herbs
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• cayenne pepper dash, optional
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup 10.5 ounces
• 1 cup milk for gravy

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
• In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, crumbled saltine crackers, 1 cup of milk, Italian herbs, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (optional), salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
• Form the beef mixture into 1/2-inch-thick patties. This recipe should make about 8 evenly-sized steaks.
• Lightly coat each steak in flour, tapping off any excess.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, adding a bit of oil if needed. Brown the steaks on each side until they develop a golden crust, about 2-3 minutes per side.
• Place the browned steaks in the greased baking dish, arranging them in a single layer.
• In a bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of mushroom soup and the remaining cup of milk until smooth. Pour the gravy evenly over the steaks.
• Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the gravy is bubbling and the steaks are fully cooked through.
• Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve the hamburger steaks hot with mashed potatoes or over rice.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal

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