Here is a warm, comforting, and hearty Amish Hamburger Steak Bake—simple ingredients, old-fashioned flavor, and perfect for a family dinner.
Amish Hamburger Steak Bake
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
For the hamburger steaks:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
For the gravy/bake layer:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 packet brown gravy mix (optional but adds richness)
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp parsley (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Optional add-ins:
- Sliced mushrooms
- Sliced onions
- Sliced potatoes (thin) for a layered casserole version
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Heat to 350°F (175°C).
2. Make the hamburger steaks
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Shape into 6–8 thick patties.
- Quickly sear in a skillet (2–3 min per side) to brown.
- This step adds flavor but can be skipped if you’re short on time.
3. Arrange in baking dish
- Place the browned patties in a 9×13 baking pan.
- Add mushrooms or sliced onions on top if using.
4. Mix the gravy
Whisk together:
- beef broth
- cream of mushroom soup
- gravy mix
- milk/cream
- Worcestershire sauce
- parsley
- salt & pepper
Pour the gravy mixture evenly over the patties.
5. Bake
- Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbling and thickened.
6. Serve
Serve over:
- Mashed potatoes
- Egg noodles
- Rice
- Amish buttered noodles
The gravy soaks into everything—comfort food at its best.
Tips
- Richer gravy: Add 1–2 tbsp butter before baking.
- Vegetable version: Add carrots or thin potato slices around the patties.
- Make ahead: Assembles well and reheats beautifully.
If you want, I can also give you:
✔ Amish Butter Noodles
✔ Amish Baked Steak
✔ Amish Poor Man’s Steak
Just tell me!
