Amish Poor Man’s Steak Recipe
Amish Poor Man’s Steak is a classic comfort food dish featuring seasoned ground beef shaped into slices or patties, pan-fried, and baked in a savory mushroom gravy. This budget-friendly recipe is easy to make and perfect for a hearty family dinner.
- Author: nova
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
For the beef mixture:
- 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
- Flour for dredging
- Prepare the beef mixture: In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, milk, cracker crumbs, salt, pepper, and onion until well combined.
- Shape and chill: Form the beef mixture into a loaf shape, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Slice and dredge: Cut the chilled beef loaf into slices or patties, then lightly dredge in flour.
- Pan fry: In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the beef slices on both sides.
- Make the gravy: Whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and water/broth until smooth.
- Bake: Transfer the browned beef to a baking dish, pour the mushroom gravy over it, and bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
- Serve: Enjoy the poor man’s steak slices with the rich mushroom gravy over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding garlic or herbs to the beef mixture.
- This dish reheats well, making it great for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Amish Poor Man’s Steak, Ground Beef Recipe, Comfort Food, Budget-Friendly Meal