Description
A hearty, budget-friendly dish made with seasoned ground beef, topped with a savory gravy, and baked to tender perfection—a comforting family favorite!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup cracker crumbs (saltines or Ritz)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cracker crumbs, milk, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into rectangular or oval patties, about 1 inch thick. Place the patties on a baking sheet or tray. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the patties for 2-3 minutes on each side, just until browned. Transfer the patties to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the beef broth, onion powder, and garlic powder. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the gravy evenly over the seared patties in the baking dish. Cover the dish with foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to let the gravy thicken further.
- Serve the Amish Poor Man's Steak hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
Notes
- Refrigerate the patties for at least 30 minutes to ensure they hold their shape during cooking.
- To save time, you can prepare the gravy while the patties are chilling.
- Serve with your favorite side dish to make a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Midwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
