Description
Hearty Amish hamburger steak bake delivers comfort straight from Pennsylvania’s farmhouse kitchens. Savory ground beef, rich gravy, and flaky pastry create a satisfying meal that connects home cooks with rustic culinary traditions you’ll savor deeply.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground beef
Binders and Seasonings:
- 0.5 cup (60 grams) breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Vegetables and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups (360 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (for gravy)
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Craft patties by blending ground beef with breadcrumbs, egg, milk, seasonings, and Worcestershire sauce, ensuring uniform mixture.
- Form 4-6 evenly sized hamburger steaks, compacting gently to maintain structural integrity.
- Sear patties in hot skillet with vegetable oil for 2 minutes per side, developing rich golden-brown exterior.
- Transfer browned patties to baking dish, maintaining their shape and juiciness.
- Using identical skillet, caramelize onions and mushrooms until tender and translucent, releasing deep umami flavors.
- Dust sautéed vegetables with flour, creating roux base for gravyside sauce and stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Incorporate beef broth and Worcestershire sauce gradually, whisking smoothly to eliminate potential lumps.
- Infuse gravy with dried thyme, simmering until sauce reaches luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Cascade prepared gravy over hamburger steaks in baking dish, ensuring complete coverage.
- Shield dish with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, guaranteeing thorough cooking.
- Unveil piping hot hamburger steaks, presenting alongside creamy mashed potatoes or buttered noodles for complementary accompaniment.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef around 85% lean for a balanced flavor and texture without excessive grease.
- Add a splash of soy sauce to enhance the umami depth in the meat mixture for more complex taste.
- Customize the recipe by using gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prepare the patties ahead of time and refrigerate for 30 minutes to help them hold their shape during cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg