Amish Poor Man’s Steak Recipe
Amish Poor Man’s Steak is a budget-friendly, hearty dish that transforms ground beef into a flavorful steak-like meal. This recipe features seasoned ground beef slices smothered in a savory mushroom gravy, perfect for serving over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
- Author: Lily
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (plus overnight chilling)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
For the Steak:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup cracker crumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
For the Gravy:
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10.5 oz) can water or broth
- Mix the Beef: In a bowl, combine ground beef, milk, cracker crumbs, salt, pepper, and onion.
- Shape and Refrigerate: Form the beef mixture into a loaf shape, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Slice and Dredge: Cut the beef loaf into slices or patties, then lightly coat with flour.
- Pan Fry: Brown the beef slices/patties in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Prepare Gravy: Whisk together cream of mushroom soup and water/broth.
- Bake: Place browned beef in a baking dish, pour gravy over, and bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
- Serve: Enjoy the steak slices with gravy over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Amish Poor Man’s Steak, Ground Beef Recipe, Budget-Friendly Meal, Mushroom Gravy, Comfort Food