Amish Hamburger Steak Bake
This comforting dish features tender hamburger steaks nestled in rich gravy with onions, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
For the Hamburger Steaks
- 2 pounds ground beef 80/20 for juiciness
- 1 large onion (diced) For flavor and garnish
- 1 cup breadcrumbs For binding
- 1 large egg For binding
- 2 teaspoons salt Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon pepper Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder Seasoning
- 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce For flavor
For the Gravy
- 1 cup beef broth For a rich flavor
- 2 tablespoons flour For thickening
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground beef with breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently.
- Form the mixture into patties about ¾ inch thick.
Cooking
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Sear each patty for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove the patties and set aside. In the same skillet, add diced onions and cook until softened.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions and cook for 1 minute. Slowly add beef broth while stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer until thickened, then return the patties to the pan.
- Cover and transfer to the oven, baking for 30 minutes.
Serving
- Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving to let the juices settle.
Notes
You can add mushrooms to the dish or use cornstarch instead of flour for a gluten-free option. Leftovers taste even better the next day; store in an airtight container in the fridge.