Description
Amish Poor Man’s Steak is a hearty, budget-friendly dish made from ground beef patties baked in a rich onion gravy. It’s the perfect old-fashioned comfort food, ideal for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup saltine crackers, crushed
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 packet or 2 tablespoons brown gravy mix
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, milk, crushed crackers, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape mixture into oval patties and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown the patties lightly on both sides (do not cook through). Transfer to a baking dish.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and mushrooms until soft.
- Stir in beef broth and brown gravy mix. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Pour the gravy over the patties in the baking dish. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 1 hour until meat is tender and gravy is rich. Serve warm.
Notes
- Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for deeper flavor.
- Stir in sour cream at the end for a richer gravy.
- Use crushed butter crackers or breadcrumbs if you don’t have saltines.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or green beans for a complete meal.
- Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth to loosen the gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
