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Delicious Amish Hamburger Steak Bake with savory sauce and vegetables

Amish Hamburger Steak Bake

A comforting casserole featuring ground beef patties in a creamy gravy, perfect for potlucks and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 2 lbs Ground beef (80/20 blend for best flavor) Use good quality beef for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs (Plain or seasoned) Shelf-stable breadcrumbs from stores like Trader Joe's are good and budget-friendly.
  • 1 unit Egg (Beaten)
  • 1 unit Onion (Finely diced)
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
For the Gravy
  • 3 tbsp Butter (Salted or unsalted) Use real butter for richer flavor.
  • 3 tbsp All-purpose flour (For thickening gravy)
  • 2 cups Beef broth (Low sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Use high-quality cream for best results.
  • 1 unit Onion (Sliced)
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, diced onion, salt, and pepper.
  2. Form into 6–8 oval-shaped patties. Let them rest while preparing the gravy base.
Cooking
  1. Brown the patties in an oven-safe skillet for 3–4 minutes per side until golden; remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions in butter. Add flour, stir for 2 minutes, then whisk in broth and cream.
  3. Nestle patties into the gravy. Cover tightly and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Browning the patties adds flavor. Use an oven-safe skillet like cast iron to simplify cooking.