Description
This Amish Hamburger Steak Bake is a comforting, hearty casserole featuring juicy ground beef patties baked in a rich, creamy onion gravy. It’s an easy one-pan dish combining tender meat with a luscious homemade gravy, perfect for family dinners and meal prep alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 onion (finely diced)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
Gravy Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature by the time your patties are ready for baking.
- Prepare Meat Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, finely diced onion, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Shape Patties: Form the meat mixture into 6 to 8 oval-shaped patties. Once shaped, let them rest briefly to help them hold together during cooking.
- Brown Patties: Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and brown them on each side for about 3–4 minutes until a crust forms. Remove the patties from the skillet and set aside.
- Make Gravy: In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add sliced onions and sauté until softened. Stir in the flour to make a roux and cook for a minute. Slowly whisk in the beef broth and heavy cream, stirring continuously to create a smooth gravy.
- Bake Patties in Gravy: Return the browned patties to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy. Cover the skillet tightly with a lid or foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Then uncover the skillet and bake for an additional 15 minutes to allow the gravy to thicken nicely.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the patties rest for 10 minutes. This helps the flavors meld and the gravy to set before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, caramelize the onions longer before adding the flour for the gravy.
- Use an oven-safe skillet to avoid transferring contents and to simplify the baking process.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
