Amish Hamburger Steak Bake
This Amish Hamburger Steak Bake is a homestyle comfort classic, featuring seared ground beef patties baked in a rich, homemade onion and mushroom gravy. Inspired by Pennsylvania Amish country traditions, it's the ultimate one-pan meal for hearty weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking Dish (9x13 inch)
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Hamburger Steaks
- 2 pounds ground beef 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for browning
Gravy
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms sliced
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional Add-ons
- 1 cup sour cream for creamier gravy
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated, to sprinkle before baking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Mix breadcrumbs and milk, let sit 5 minutes. Add beef, egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire, thyme, salt, pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form 8 oval patties, press center to avoid puffing.
- Brown patties in skillet with vegetable oil, 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
- In same skillet, melt butter. Sauté onion and mushrooms until soft. Add flour, stir 2 minutes. Gradually stir in broth, Worcestershire, mustard, thyme. Simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange patties in baking dish, pour gravy over. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes more.
Notes
Optional: Add sour cream to the gravy for creaminess, or sprinkle Parmesan before baking for a crusty topping. Serve with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.