Amish Hamburger Steak Bake Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Amish Hamburger Steak Bake features tender ground beef patties nestled in creamy mushroom gravy with cracker crust texture. This hearty one-pan comfort dish serves 8 in 60 minutes with old-fashioned Pennsylvania Dutch simplicity.

Why This Recipe Works

Crushed saltines absorb milk creating pudding-soft patties that stay juicy. Cream of mushroom soup delivers instant gravy without roux. Browning seals juices while building fond flavor. Italian seasoning provides herbaceous lift over plain salt pepper. Oven finish tenderizes without overcooking.

Ingredients & Prep

2 lbs ground beef 80/20, 1½ cups saltine crackers crushed, 1 cup whole milk, ½ tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ¼ tsp cayenne optional, salt pepper, ¼ cup flour dredging, 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup milk gravy, olive oil.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat oven 350°F. Grease 9×13 baking dish. Combine ground beef, crushed crackers, 1 cup milk, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, pepper. Form 8 oval patties. Dredge lightly flour. Brown patties skillet medium-high 3 minutes per side. Transfer to baking dish. Whisk cream of mushroom soup + 1 cup milk smooth; pour over patties. Cover foil. Bake 45 minutes until tender. Rest 10 minutes.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Refrigerate airtight 4 days. Reheat 350°F covered 20 minutes. Freeze 2 months; excellent meal prep.

FAQs

Patties tough? Don’t overmix + use 80/20 beef. Gravy thin? Bake uncovered last 15 minutes. Too salty? Low-sodium soup + taste seasoning before baking.

Conclusion

Amish Hamburger Steak Bake delivers old-world comfort through oven ease juicy, creamy, hearty perfection.

Amish Hamburger Steak Bake Recipe

Print Recipe

Amish Hamburger Steak Bake transforms humble ground beef into tender patties swimming in creamy mushroom gravy. Cracker-crumb binding creates juicy texture, baked low-and-slow for ultimate comfort. Perfect hearty dinner for chilly nights and Pinterest casserole boards.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 65 mins
• Yield: 8 servings 1x
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: Amish/American
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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• Hamburger Steaks:
• 2 lbs ground beef (80/20)
• 1½ cups saltine crackers (crushed, ~1 sleeve)
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)
• ½ cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
• Creamy Gravy:
• 2 cans (10.75 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1½ cups whole milk
• Optional: sliced mushrooms, diced onion

Instructions

• 1. Preheat oven 350°F. Grease 9×13″ baking dish.
• 2. Mix ground beef, crushed crackers, 1 cup milk, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, pepper until just combined.
• 3. Shape into 8 oval patties (~¾” thick). Dredge lightly in flour.
• 4. Brown patties in hot skillet 3 mins per side. Transfer to baking dish.
• 5. Whisk cream of mushroom soup + 1½ cups milk until smooth. Pour over steaks.
• 6. Cover tightly with foil. Bake 35 mins until hot & bubbly.
• 7. Uncover, bake 10 mins more until edges browned.
• 8. Rest 10 mins. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Notes

• Crackers + milk = ultra-tender patties (secret weapon!).
• Don’t overmix meat or patties toughen.
• 80/20 beef = self-basting juiciness.
• Cream of chicken sub works perfectly too.
• Make ahead: assemble, cover, fridge 24hrs. Bake straight from cold +10 mins.
• Freezes beautifully – thaw overnight before baking.
• Leftovers = even better! Gravy thickens overnight.
• Substitute gluten-free crackers + flour if needed.
• Serves 6-8 generously. Ultimate family comfort food.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 steak + gravy
• Calories: 485
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 1020mg
• Fat: 28g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16g
• Trans Fat: 0.5g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 32g
• Cholesterol: 110mg

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