Description
Amish Poor Man’s Steak is a classic comfort food casserole featuring ground beef patties in a creamy mushroom gravy. This hearty dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner and pairs well with mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Patties:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups crushed saltine crackers
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Gravy:
- 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup whole milk (for gravy)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Patties: Combine ground beef, crushed saltines, 1 cup milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Shape into patties and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Brown the Patties: Brown the patties in a skillet, then transfer to a baking dish.
- Make the Gravy: Whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the patties.
- Bake: Cover and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Refrigerating the patties before browning helps them stay firm.
- Substitute cream of chicken soup for a lighter flavor.
- Add sautéed onions and mushrooms for extra richness.
- Leftovers reheat well in the gravy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling)
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Amish, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty with gravy
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
