Description
Hearty Amish hamburger steak bake brings comfort from Pennsylvania’s rural kitchens, blending simple ingredients with traditional cooking methods. Savory beef patties nestled in rich gravy promise a satisfying meal that connects home cooks with classic Midwestern culinary heritage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) ground beef
- 4–5 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Patty Preparation: Blend ground beef with garlic and onion powders, salt, and pepper, mixing thoroughly to ensure uniform seasoning and texture.
- Meat Searing: Heat skillet to high temperature, quickly brown patties on each side, developing a caramelized exterior while maintaining a slightly undercooked center.
- Gravy Creation: Whisk milk and flour in a smooth, continuous motion, generating a silky, creamy sauce that will enhance the overall dish’s richness.
- Layering Foundation: Arrange thinly sliced potatoes as the initial base in the baking dish, creating a sturdy platform for subsequent ingredients.
- Strategic Assembly: Layer sliced onions over potatoes, position seared patties atop the onions, then cover with remaining potato and onion slices to create a multi-dimensional flavor profile.
- Sauce Integration: Pour prepared gravy evenly across the casserole, ensuring it penetrates between layers and coats each ingredient for maximum flavor absorption.
- Baking Process: Cover with aluminum foil, bake in preheated oven until ingredients meld and potatoes become tender, then uncover and sprinkle sharp cheddar cheese to create a golden, bubbling surface that transforms the dish into a mouthwatering masterpiece.
Notes
- Meat Preparation Mastery: Mix ground beef thoroughly with seasonings to ensure even flavor distribution and prevent bland spots.
- Searing Technique: Brown patties quickly on high heat to lock in juices and create a flavorful caramelized exterior without overcooking.
- Gravy Consistency Control: Whisk milk and flour slowly and steadily to prevent lumps, creating a silky smooth sauce that enhances the entire dish.
- Layering Strategy: Arrange potatoes and onions evenly to guarantee each bite contains a perfect balance of ingredients and maximum flavor penetration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg