Amish Poor Man’s Steak
Amish Poor Man’s Steak is a hearty, budget-friendly dish of ground beef patties in mushroom gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes for classic comfort food.
Ingredients
For the Patties
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup cracker crumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 small onion finely chopped
For the Gravy
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 10.5 oz can water or broth
Optional for Cooking
- Flour for dredging
Instructions
Step 1: Mix and Shape
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, milk, cracker crumbs, salt, pepper, and onion.
- Mix well and shape into a loaf.
- Place on a plate or baking dish, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
Step 2: Slice and Brown
- The next day, remove from the fridge and slice into ½-inch thick patties.
- Dredge lightly in flour.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown patties on both sides.
Step 3: Assemble and Bake
- Transfer browned patties to a greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk cream of mushroom soup and water or broth until smooth.
- Pour over the beef patties.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour, until hot and bubbly.
Step 4: Serve
- Spoon patties and creamy gravy over mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles.
- Garnish with parsley if desired.