Description
Hearty Amish Hamburger Steak delivers comfort directly from Pennsylvania’s rustic kitchens, blending savory ground beef with rich gravy and simple seasonings. Home cooks savor this classic dish that connects generations through one memorable, soul-warming meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground beef
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Casserole and Gravy Ingredients:
- 4–5 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) milk, divided
- 0.25 cups (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Craft uniform hamburger patties by gently blending ground beef with aromatic seasonings, ensuring minimal handling to maintain tenderness.
- Establish a golden-brown exterior for the patties by searing them in a hot skillet, developing rich caramelized flavors without fully cooking the meat.
- Create a velvety gravy foundation by whisking milk and flour meticulously, eliminating potential lumps and achieving a silky smooth consistency.
- Construct layered casserole architecture by strategically positioning potato slices and onion rings as a flavor-enhancing foundation for the meat.
- Distribute the creamy gravy uniformly across the casserole, ensuring each ingredient receives comprehensive moisture and seasoning coverage.
- Initiate oven transformation by initially baking the dish covered, allowing ingredients to steam and meld harmoniously.
- Elevate the final presentation by unveiling the casserole, sprinkling sharp cheddar cheese, and returning to the oven for a golden, bubbling finish.
- Allow the completed dish to rest briefly, permitting internal temperatures to stabilize and flavors to integrate seamlessly before serving.
Notes
- Customize meat selection by using lean ground beef or a mix of ground meats like beef and pork for varied flavor profiles.
- Ensure even cooking by flattening patties uniformly and avoiding overmixing the meat to maintain tenderness.
- Elevate gravy texture by whisking continuously and using room temperature milk to prevent lumps and achieve smooth consistency.
- Accommodate dietary needs by substituting dairy milk with unsweetened almond or oat
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg