Description
Old-fashioned comfort food at its best—juicy hamburger steaks baked in creamy onion gravy. This cozy Amish dinner pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes for a hearty, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Hamburger Steaks
2 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend for best flavor)
½ cup plain or seasoned breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 onion, finely diced
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
Creamy Gravy
3 tbsp butter (salted or unsalted)
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth (preferably low sodium)
1 cup heavy cream
1 onion, sliced
1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
Mix the Patties: In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, diced onion, salt, and pepper. Form into 6–8 oval-shaped patties.
Brown the Patties: In an oven-safe skillet, sear patties 3–4 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
Prepare Gravy: In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions in butter. Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in beef broth and heavy cream until smooth. Add garlic powder.
Bake: Return patties to skillet, nestling them into the gravy. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
Rest & Serve: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Perfect over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or with crusty bread.
Notes
For best results, don’t overmix the meat—this keeps the patties tender.
A meat thermometer can help ensure patties reach a safe internal temperature (160°F/71°C).
Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream if desired.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the oven.
Freezer-friendly! Freeze baked patties with gravy in a covered dish for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Casserole, Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking, Skillet-to-Oven
- Cuisine: American, Amish, Pennsylvania Dutch
