Amish Hamburger Steak Bake

Welcome to a culinary journey that bridges the simplicity of home-cooked meals with the rich traditions of Amish cooking. Today, we’re delving into a recipe that promises to warm hearts and fill bellies with its wholesome goodness: the Amish Hamburger Steak Bake.

This dish, a testament to the Amish philosophy of simplicity and community, combines ground beef, milk, and crackers with a savory gravy, creating a meal that’s both comforting and deeply satisfying.

INGREDIENTS:

2 pounds of ground beef, the foundation of our dish.
1 1/2 cups of saltine crackers, crumbled to blend tradition with texture.
A cup of milk, to bind our ingredients with creaminess.
A sprinkle of Italian herbs, onion powder, garlic powder, and a dash of cayenne pepper to introduce a melody of flavors.
A light coat of flour, to give our steaks a perfect sear.
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, because seasoning is everything.
For the gravy, a mix of milk and condensed mushroom cream soup envelops our steaks in velvety richness.

DIRECTIONS:

Start your culinary adventure by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F, preparing a 9×13 baking dish with a gentle greasing.

In a large bowl, lovingly mix your ground beef with crumbled saltine crackers, milk, and the symphony of spices until the mixture is just right for shaping into 1/2-inch-thick steaks. This is where the magic starts.

Gently coat each steak in flour, giving them a delicate crust that will crisp beautifully in the pan.

In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the steaks to a golden hue, then tenderly place them in your prepared baking dish, arranging them like pieces of art.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and condensed mushroom soup until smooth. This concoction will serve as a velvety blanket over your steaks …