Description
Amish Hamburger Steak Bake is the epitome of comfort food, bringing together juicy hamburger steaks and a luscious creamy gravy. This classic dish, rooted in Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine, is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. The rich flavors of ground beef meld beautifully with savory gravy, creating a meal that warms the heart and satisfies the appetite. Easy to prepare and versatile in serving options, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 onion (finely diced)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Additional seasonings: salt, black pepper, garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, diced onion, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Shape into 6–8 oval patties and let rest.
- In an oven-safe skillet over medium heat, brown the patties for 3–4 minutes on each side; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté sliced onions until softened. Stir in flour to form a roux before slowly whisking in beef broth and heavy cream until smooth.
- Return patties to the skillet, cover tightly with a lid or foil, and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes to thicken gravy.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pennsylvania Dutch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty with gravy (approximately 270g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg