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Amish Hamburger Steak Bake

Amish Hamburger Steak Bake

These incredibly tender, savory beef patties are pan-seared to perfection and oven-braised in a rich mushroom gravy. It is the ultimate comfort food casserole that your whole family will beg for week after week!
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 ½ cups saltine crackers crumbled
  • 1 cup milk for beef mixture
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper optional
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 can 10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup milk for gravy

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish to prevent the steaks from sticking to the bottom.
  • In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the ground beef, crumbled saltine crackers, 1 cup of milk, Italian herbs, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and the optional dash of cayenne. Mix just until the ingredients are uniformly blended.
  • Shape the seasoned beef mixture into flat, ½-inch-thick patties. This recipe should yield approximately 8 equally sized steaks.
  • Lightly dredge each formed patty in the all-purpose flour, making sure to tap off any excess powder.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a small splash of cooking oil. Sear the floured steaks for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until a rich, golden-brown crust develops.
  • Transfer the seared patties into the prepared baking dish, arranging them evenly in a single layer.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the condensed cream of mushroom soup together with the remaining 1 cup of milk until a smooth gravy forms. Pour this mixture generously and evenly over the resting beef patties.
  • Cover the baking dish securely with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the steaks are fully cooked through and the gravy is hot and bubbling.
  • Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before plating. Serve hot alongside mashed potatoes or over a bed of rice.

Notes

Pro-Tip: To ensure uniform cooking and equal portions, use a kitchen scale to divide your ground beef mixture evenly before pressing them into patties. Keep your hands slightly damp when forming the steaks to prevent the meat mixture from sticking to your fingers!
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