Oh yes! An Amish Hamburger Steak Bake is a cozy, hearty casserole—juicy hamburger steaks, creamy mushroom gravy, and usually mashed potatoes or egg noodles baked together. Here’s a solid recipe:
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
For the hamburger steaks:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
For the casserole:
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (optional)
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or leftover)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Make hamburger steaks
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Form into small oval patties.
- Cook patties
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little oil or butter.
- Brown patties 2–3 minutes per side (they don’t need to be fully cooked—they’ll bake in the casserole). Remove and set aside.
- Make mushroom gravy
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Sauté onions, garlic, and mushrooms until soft.
- Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Assemble the casserole
- Spread half the mushroom gravy in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Place hamburger steaks on top. Pour remaining gravy over the patties.
- Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the top. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the mashed potatoes.
- Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Serve
- Let cool 5 minutes, then serve hot.
💡 Tips:
- For extra flavor, add cooked bacon bits or caramelized onions to the mashed potato layer.
- You can swap mashed potatoes for cooked egg noodles if you prefer a noodle bake version.
- Leftovers reheat well and the flavors deepen overnight.
If you want, I can give a super simple, one-skillet shortcut version that cooks faster but tastes just as hearty and comforting.
Do you want me to share that version too?
