Description
Amish Poor Man’s Steak is a classic comfort food dish featuring ground beef patties smothered in a creamy mushroom gravy. This budget-friendly recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Patties:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup crushed saltine crackers
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
For the Gravy:
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Patties: In a large bowl, mix ground beef, crushed saltines, milk, onion, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and Worcestershire sauce. Shape into patties and chill.
- Cook the Patties: Brown patties in a skillet. Mix mushroom soup and milk. Place patties in a baking dish, pour soup mixture over them, and bake.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with mashed potatoes or noodles.
Notes
- Chilling the patties before cooking helps maintain their shape.
- For a richer gravy, consider adding cream or sautéed mushrooms.
- This dish reheats well and can be made in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty with gravy
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
