My Amish friend showed me this ‘Poor Man’s Steak’ recipe
Amish Poor Man’s Steak
Amish Poor Man’s Steak is a comforting, budget-friendly dish inspired by traditional Amish home cooking. Instead of expensive cuts of beef, seasoned ground beef patties are used and baked in a creamy mushroom gravy until tender and flavorful. The result is a hearty, satisfying meal that delivers classic “steak-and-gravy” comfort using simple pantry ingredients.
Perfect for family dinners, this dish is warm, filling, and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground beef | 2 lbs |
| Onion, diced | ½ |
| Saltine cracker crumbs | 1 cup |
| Milk | 1 cup |
| All-purpose flour | 1½ cups |
| Garlic powder | ½ tsp |
| Butter | ~2 tbsp |
| Salt and pepper | To taste |
For the Gravy
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cream of mushroom soup | 1–2 cans |
| Milk | ¾ cup |
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2: Make the Meat Mixture
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, milk, diced onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and crushed saltine crackers. Mix until fully combined.
Step 3: Form the Patties
Shape the mixture into oval or rectangular patties to resemble small steaks.
Step 4: Coat with Flour
Lightly dredge each patty in flour, shaking off any excess.
Step 5: Brown the Patties
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the patties for about 3 minutes per side until lightly seared. Remove and set aside.
Step 6: Assemble in Baking Dish
Place the browned patties into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 7: Prepare the Gravy
In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup with ¾ cup milk until smooth. Pour evenly over the patties.
Step 8: Bake
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, until the gravy is hot and slightly thickened.
Serve warm over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice for a complete comfort meal.
