Description
Hearty and humble, hamburger steak bake delivers pure comfort straight from Amish country kitchens. Savory beef patties nestled in a rich gravy make this classic dish perfect for satisfying your dinner table cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Thickeners and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grab 1 ½ lbs ground beef and mix it gently with ½ cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme in a large bowl until ingredients are just combined.
- Shape the meat mixture into 4-6 patties approximately ½ inch thick, handling the meat as little as possible to keep it tender.
- Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat with oil to prevent sticking.
- Sear the hamburger steaks for exactly 2-3 minutes per side, creating a golden brown crust without cooking them completely through.
- Transfer the browned steaks to a baking dish, keeping them ready for the next stage of cooking.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet over medium heat, creating a base for your gravy.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour into the melted butter, whisking continuously for 1-2 minutes to develop a smooth roux.
- Pour 1 ½ cups beef broth into the skillet slowly, whisking constantly to prevent any lumpy texture.
- Add ½ cup milk, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and garlic powder to the gravy mixture.
- Simmer the gravy for 3-5 minutes until it thickens nicely, stirring occasionally to ensure smooth consistency.
- Season the gravy with salt and pepper, tasting to adjust the flavors to your preference.
- Pour the entire gravy mixture evenly over the hamburger steaks in the baking dish.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil to trap moisture and steam.
- Bake at 350°F for precisely 25-30 minutes, ensuring the steaks are fully cooked and tender.
- Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes, allowing the juices to redistribute and gravy to settle.
Notes
- Handling the meat gently prevents tough hamburger steaks, so mix and shape the patties with a light touch.
- Searing the steaks before baking creates a rich, caramelized exterior that locks in delicious flavor and keeps the meat juicy.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs and use cornstarch instead of flour in the gravy.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days and taste fantastic reheated with an extra splash of beef broth to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg