One-Dish Amish Hamburger Steak Bake for a Cozy Weeknight Meal

Ouadie Rhabbouron

✨🍽️ One-Dish Amish Hamburger Steak Bake for a Cozy Weeknight Meal

 

The Ultimate Comfort Food: One-Dish Amish Hamburger Steak Bake

 

When the weeknight dinner rush hits, nothing beats a classic comfort food that's both deeply satisfying and incredibly easy to clean up. This One-Dish Amish Hamburger Steak Bake is a cherished recipe, known for its tender, savory patties smothered in a rich, velvety gravy, all baked to perfection in a single dish. It's hearty, nostalgic, and exactly the kind of cozy meal your family will look forward to.

This recipe uses a simple-yet-brilliant technique of searing the patties first to lock in flavor and then finishing them in a creamy, savory sauce right in the oven. The secret to its old-fashioned goodness? Crumbled saltine crackers in the meat mixture and a gravy backbone of classic cream of mushroom soup, jazzed up with simple herbs.

 

🍲 Recipe: One-Dish Amish Hamburger Steak Bake

 

 

Prep time: 15 minutes

 

 

Cook time: 35 minutes

 

 

Total time: 50 minutes

 

 

Servings: 6–8

 

 

Ingredients

 

 

For the Hamburger Steaks:

 

  • 2 lbs ground beef (85/15 is recommended for flavor)
  • 1 ½ cups saltine crackers, finely crushed (about one sleeve)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning blend
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper, plus more for seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt, plus more for seasoning
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable or light olive oil (for searing)

 

For the Gravy:

 

  • 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, for extra depth)
  • ½ tsp black pepper

 

Instructions

 

 

1. Preheat and Prep Patties

 

  • Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Make Meat Mixture: In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, crushed saltine crackers, 1 cup of milk, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, ½ tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp salt. Tip: Mix just until combined—overmixing can lead to tough patties!
  • Shape Steaks: Form the mixture into 8 uniform, oblong patties, about ½-inch thick. Keep them relatively even so they cook consistently.

 

2. Dredge and Sear for Flavor

 

  • Dredge: Spread the ¼ cup of flour on a plate. Lightly coat each patty in the flour, shaking off any excess. This step is crucial for achieving a golden crust and helping the gravy thicken beautifully.
  • Sear: Heat the 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet (cast iron works great) over medium-high heat.
  • Brown: Sear the patties in batches (do not crowd the pan) for about 2–3 minutes per side, until a nice golden-brown crust forms. Do not cook them through. You are just building flavor and color.
  • Arrange: Transfer the browned patties to a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish, arranging them in a single layer.

 

3. Build the Gravy and Bake

 

  • Mix Gravy: In the same large bowl (or a separate one), whisk together the can of cream of mushroom soup, the 1 cup of milk, the Worcestershire sauce (if using), and the ½ tsp of black pepper until the mixture is smooth and silky.
  • Pour: Pour the gravy mixture evenly over the hamburger steaks in the baking dish, ensuring each patty is covered.
  • Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) and the gravy is bubbling hot.

 

4. Serve and Enjoy

 

  • Rest: Carefully remove the dish from the oven and let it rest, still covered, for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute and the gravy to set slightly.
  • Serve: Serve the Amish Hamburger Steak Bake piping hot, spooning plenty of the luscious mushroom gravy over the top.

 

💡 Pro-Tips for Perfection

 

  • Don't Skimp on the Sear: Searing the steaks adds an incredible depth of flavor (the Maillard reaction) that a plain baked patty just can't match. It’s worth the extra step!
  • The Power of Saltines: Crushed saltine crackers are traditional in this recipe. Unlike plain breadcrumbs, they add a subtly salty, old-school flavor and a wonderful, tender texture to the meat.
  • Make it a Complete Meal: Serve the dish over creamy mashed potatoes (the ultimate vehicle for all that gravy!) or a bed of fluffy rice or egg noodles. A side of green beans or steamed peas adds a lovely splash of color and freshness.
  • Spice it Up: For a gentle warmth, add a small pinch of cayenne pepper to the beef mixture.

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