I’ve never seen my guests enjoy a dish as much as they do this one when I serve it at dinner parties
Amish cuisine is renowned for its simplicity, heartiness, and deep-rooted traditions. One such classic is the Amish Hamburger Steak Bake, a comforting dish perfect for family dinners. This dish combines seasoned hamburger steaks with a creamy mushroom gravy, all baked to perfection. In this article, we’ll dive into the recipe, its origins, and tips for making it at home.
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Ingredients:
For the Hamburger Steaks:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground beef | 2 pounds |
| Saltine crackers, crumbled | 1 1/2 cups (1 pack) |
| Milk | 1 cup |
| Italian herbs | 1/2-1 teaspoon |
| Powdered onion | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Powdered garlic | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Cayenne pepper | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Flour | For coating |
| Salt | As desired |
| Freshly ground pepper | As desired |
For the Gravy:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Milk | 1 1/2 cups |
| Condensed mushroom soup | 2 cans (10.75 oz each) |
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine 2 pounds of ground beef, 1 1/2 cups crumbled saltine crackers, 1 cup milk, 1/2-1 teaspoon Italian herbs, 1/2 teaspoon powdered onion, 1/2 teaspoon powdered garlic, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, salt, and freshly ground pepper.
- Form Steaks: Shape the mixture into 1/2-inch-thick hamburger steaks and dredge them in flour.
- Brown Steaks: Brown the steaks in a skillet over medium-high heat, then transfer them to the prepared baking dish.
- Make Gravy: Whisk together 2 cans of condensed mushroom soup and 1 1/2 cups milk. Pour this mixture over the steaks in the baking dish.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes until the steaks are cooked through and the gravy is bubbly.
- Serve: Let it rest briefly before serving. Garnish as desired and enjoy with your favorite side dishes.
