Description
Hearty Amish hamburger steak bake delivers comfort straight from Pennsylvania’s rustic kitchens, blending rich ground beef with savory seasonings. Home cooks savor this classic dish that warms hearts and satisfies hunger with its simple, wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 5 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings:
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until spices are evenly distributed.
- Shape the seasoned beef into 6 uniform patties.
- Over medium heat, brown the patties in a skillet until a crust forms on both sides. Remove and set aside without fully cooking.
- In the same skillet, create the gravy by whisking milk and flour until smooth and lump-free. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, followed by half of the sliced onions.
- Arrange the browned patties on top of the onion layer, then cover with remaining potatoes and onions.
- Pour the prepared gravy evenly over the entire dish, ensuring complete coverage.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, and return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes until cheese melts and becomes bubbly.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting garlic and onion powder for personal taste preferences.
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content without compromising flavor.
- Swap regular potatoes with sweet potatoes for a nutritious alternative that adds natural sweetness.
- Ensure even browning of patties by not overcrowding the skillet during initial cooking stage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg