Amish Hamburger Steak Bake Recipe
This Amish Hamburger Steak Bake is a comforting and hearty casserole featuring seasoned ground beef patties simmered in a rich, creamy onion gravy. The patties are browned on the stovetop before being baked in a luscious beef broth and cream sauce, resulting in tender, flavorful meat perfect for a cozy family dinner.
- Author: Grace
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Amish
For the Patties
- 2 lbs Ground beef (80/20 blend for best flavor)
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs (Plain or seasoned)
- 1 Egg (Beaten)
- 1 Onion (Finely diced)
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
For the Gravy
- 3 tbsp Butter (Salted or unsalted)
- 3 tbsp All-purpose flour (For thickening gravy)
- 2 cups Beef broth (Low sodium preferred)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 Onion (Sliced)
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- Mix Patties: In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, finely diced onion, salt, and black pepper. Avoid overmixing to keep the patties tender.
- Shape & Rest: Form the mixture into 6 to 8 oval-shaped patties. Set them aside to rest while you prepare the gravy base.
- Brown Patties: Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the patties for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they develop a golden crust. Remove the patties from the skillet and set them aside.
- Make Gravy: In the same skillet, add butter and sauté the sliced onions until translucent and soft. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir continuously for about 2 minutes to cook off the raw flour taste. Slowly whisk in the beef broth followed by the heavy cream until smooth. Stir in garlic powder and let the gravy simmer gently until it thickens slightly.
- Bake Casserole: Nestle the browned patties into the thickened gravy within the oven-safe skillet. Cover the skillet tightly and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes. After that, uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes to allow the gravy to thicken further and the patties to cook through.
- Rest & Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the gravy to settle.
Notes
- Use an oven-safe skillet such as cast iron to transfer directly from stovetop to oven.
- Resting the patties before cooking helps them hold together better during browning and baking.
- For a thicker gravy, let it simmer a bit longer after whisking in the broth and cream.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or buttered noodles for a complete meal.
Keywords: Amish Hamburger Steak Bake, ground beef casserole, creamy onion gravy, comfort food, baked hamburger patties