Amish Hamburger Steak Bake
This Amish Hamburger Steak Bake features seasoned ground beef patties browned and baked in a rich homemade onion gravy made with butter, flour, beef broth, and heavy cream.
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- oven-safe skillet
- whisk For preparing the gravy.
- spatula For browning and handling the patties.
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, diced onion, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into 6–8 oval-shaped patties and set aside.
- Brown the patties in an oven-safe skillet for 3–4 minutes per side, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions in butter. Add flour and stir for 2 minutes, then whisk in beef broth and cream.
- Nestle patties into the gravy. Cover tightly and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes.
- Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Form the beef mixture into 6–8 oval patties and brown them before adding them to the creamy onion gravy. Cover and bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.