A Journey to Comfort: Discovering the Heartwarming Amish Hamburger Steak Bake
This Amish-style hamburger steak bake is the definition of old-fashioned comfort food. Juicy seasoned beef patties simmer in a rich, creamy gravy until tender. It’s hearty, simple, and perfect served over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or rice. A cozy dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
For the Hamburger Steaks
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2 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend works best)
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½ cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
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1 egg, beaten
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1 onion, finely diced
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Gravy
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3 tablespoons butter
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups beef broth (preferably low-sodium)
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 onion, sliced
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
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Mix the Patties:
In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, diced onion, salt, and pepper.
Form into 6–8 oval patties. -
Brown the Patties:
In an oven-safe skillet, sear each patty for 3–4 minutes per side, until nicely browned.
Remove and set aside. -
Make the Gravy:
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté the sliced onions until soft.
Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
Slowly whisk in the beef broth and heavy cream until smooth and thickened.
Add garlic powder. -
Bake:
Nestle the browned patties into the gravy.
Cover tightly and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes.
Uncover and bake another 15 minutes to thicken the gravy. -
Rest & Serve:
Let the bake rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Serve with mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.
Notes
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An 80/20 ground beef blend keeps the patties tender and flavorful.
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If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer everything to a 9×13 baking dish before baking.
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Want extra flavor? Add sliced mushrooms when cooking the onions.
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Make it lighter: use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
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Leftovers reheat really well — the gravy thickens and gets even better overnight.