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Amish Hamburger Steak Bake

Hearty baked hamburger patties made with ground beef, crackers, and milk, topped with creamy mushroom gravy and baked until tender and flavorful.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups saltine crackers, crushed
  • 1 cup whole milk (for beef mixture)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
  • 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 1/2 cups milk (for gravy)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, crushed saltine crackers, 1 cup milk, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined, then form into 6-8 oval patties. Dredge lightly in flour.
  3. In a skillet, brown patties over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
  4. In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup and 1 1/2 cups milk to make gravy. Pour over patties.
  5. Cover and bake for 45-50 minutes until patties are cooked through and gravy is bubbly.

Notes

Use hands to mix gently to avoid tough patties. Saltines provide authentic old-fashioned texture but can substitute with breadcrumbs. Let rest 5 minutes before serving for juicier results.

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