Description
Hearty Amish hamburger steak bake delivers comfort straight from Pennsylvania’s farmhouse kitchens. Savory ground beef, creamy sauce, and buttery pastry create a rustic meal that connects families around warm dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground beef
Seasonings and Spices:
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) milk
- 0.25 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 4–5 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375F (190C) and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Infuse ground beef with aromatic seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, then carefully shape into 6 uniform patties.
- Sear patties in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Utilize the same skillet to craft a rich, creamy gravy by whisking milk and flour together, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and develops a smooth consistency.
- Create the first foundation layer in the baking dish with half of the thinly sliced potatoes and onions, strategically positioning the browned patties on top.
- Complete the layering process by covering the patties with remaining potatoes and onions, then generously cascade the prepared gravy across the entire surface.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and allow to bake for 60 minutes, enabling the ingredients to meld and tenderize.
- Remove foil, sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese, and return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese melts and develops a tempting golden-brown crust.
Notes
- Tenderize meat by using lean ground beef with 80/20 fat content for juicier patties that stay moist during baking.
- Customize gravy thickness by adjusting flour quantity, adding more for thicker consistency or less for a lighter sauce.
- Create dairy-free version by substituting milk with vegetable broth or unsweetened almond milk to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Boost vegetable content by adding sliced mushrooms or bell peppers between potato layers for extra nutrition and flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 338 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg