Amish Hamburger Steak Bake

Here’s a comforting Amish Hamburger Steak Bake recipe—juicy, flavorful, and perfect for a hearty meal!

Ingredients:

For the Hamburger Steaks:

• 1 ½ lbs ground beef
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk

For the Gravy:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon mustard (optional)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 3 tablespoons water (for thickening)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Hamburger Steaks:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, egg, and milk.
3. Mix well and shape into 4-5 oval patties.
4. In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the patties for 2-3 minutes per side until browned (they will finish cooking in the oven).
5. Place the seared patties in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Make the Gravy:

1. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté the sliced onions until soft.
2. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, mustard (if using), salt, and pepper.
3. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water and stir it into the gravy to thicken. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.

3. Bake the Dish:

1. Pour the gravy over the hamburger steaks in the baking dish.
2. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
3. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes to allow the flavors to deepen.

4. Serve and Enjoy!

• Serve warm with mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or roasted vegetables.