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Amish Hamburger Steak Bake served with sides on a rustic table

Amish Hamburger Steak Bake

A comforting one-pan dish of juicy hamburger patties baked in a rich onion gravy, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat Mixture
  • 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend) Fattier beef keeps patties juicy.
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned) Swap gluten-free crumbs if needed.
  • 1 large egg, beaten Can use flax egg for egg-free version.
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced For the meat mixture.
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Gravy Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp butter (salted or unsalted)
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour Use 1:1 gluten-free flour to make GF.
  • 2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred) Adjust salt to taste.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Swap half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
  • 1 medium onion, sliced For sautéing into the gravy.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, finely diced onion, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  2. Form the mixture into 6–8 oval-shaped patties and set aside.
Browning the Patties
  1. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Brown the patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
  2. Remove the patties from the skillet and set aside.
Making the Gravy
  1. In the same skillet, add butter and sauté sliced onion until tender and lightly caramelized (about 6–8 minutes).
  2. Sprinkle flour over the softened onions and stir for 1–2 minutes.
  3. Gradually whisk in beef broth and heavy cream until the gravy is smooth. Add garlic powder and adjust seasoning.
Baking
  1. Return the browned patties to the skillet, nestling into the gravy. Cover and transfer to a preheated 350°F oven. Bake for 45 minutes.
  2. Remove the lid and bake an additional 15 minutes until the sauce thickens. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Serve over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or rice. For lighter options, pair with steamed green beans. Cool leftovers within two hours and refrigerate in airtight containers for 3–4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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