Amish Hamburger Steak Bake Recipe

 Amish Hamburger Steak Bake

Amish cuisine, known for its rich history and uncomplicated yet incredibly flavorful dishes, has always held a special place in the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. Each culinary creation reflects the Amish way of life, emphasizing the use of fresh, wholesome ingredients and time-honored cooking techniques.

Among these cherished recipes, the Amish Hamburger Steak Bake has emerged as a family favorite over the years. Brimming with robust flavors and tender meat, this dish offers both comfort and gratification. It evokes fond childhood memories of my grandmother dedicating hours in the kitchen, meticulously crafting this delightful meal for our family gatherings.

As the delightful aroma of this savory bake fills the kitchen, it transports me back in time instantaneously.

I can still vividly recall those moments spent gathered around the dining table, eagerly anticipating my grandmother's presentation of the golden-brown dish, brimming with delectable flavors.

The tender, succulent hamburger steak, cradled in a velvety gravy, harmoniously combines an array of flavors and textures.

This dish not only satiates the appetite but also warmly envelops the soul, leaving indelible memories in its wake.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds of ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon of powdered onion
• 1 cup of milk
• 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 cups of saltine crackers, crumbled (1 pack of crackers, approximately)
• 1/2 teaspoon of powdered garlic
• 1/2-1 teaspoon of Italian herbs

For the gravy:

• (10.75 oz.) cans of condensed mushroom cream soup
•  1/2 cup of milk

Flour, for coating

Freshly ground pepper, as desired, and Salt. 

Instructions:

Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.

Combine in a bowl, mix 2 lbs minced beef, 1 1/2 cups crumbled saltine crackers, one cup whole milk, 1/2 tsp Italian herbs, 1/2 tsp powdered garlic, 1/2 tsp powdered onion, 1/4 tsp cayenne, salt, and pepper.

Shape the mixture into 1/2-inch-thick hamburger steaks. Then dredge them in flour.

Then brown your steaks in a skillet over medium-high heat, and transfer them to a baking dish.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cans of condensed mushroom soup and 1 1/2 cups of whole milk. Pour this mixture over the steaks in the baking dish.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes, or until the steaks are fully cooked and the gravy is bubbling.

Allow it to rest briefly before serving, and feel free to garnish as desired. Enjoy with your favorite choice of side dishes.