Description
A cozy, old-fashioned Amish-style dinner featuring juicy hamburger steaks baked in a rich, creamy onion gravy. This comforting dish is simple, hearty, and perfect served with mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.
Ingredients
Hamburger Steaks:
2 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
1 egg, beaten
1 onion, finely diced
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
Creamy Gravy:
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
1 cup heavy cream
1 onion, sliced
1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, finely diced onion, salt, and pepper until just combined. Form into 6–8 oval patties and set aside.
- In an oven-safe skillet, brown the patties over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté sliced onions until soft. Add flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Whisk in beef broth and heavy cream gradually until smooth, then add garlic powder. Simmer briefly until the gravy thickens slightly.
- Return browned patties to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy. Cover tightly and bake for 45 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the tops are slightly caramelized and the gravy is thickened.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Add mushrooms, carrots, or peas to the gravy for extra flavor and texture.
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or whole milk for the heavy cream.
Use an 80/20 ground beef blend for the juiciest texture.
To make gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and a cornstarch slurry instead of flour.
Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth or cream to keep the gravy smooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
