Oh this is pure comfort-food casserole energy. 🥘
Amish Hamburger Steak Bake is hearty, simple, and built around pantry staples — creamy, beefy, and perfect for feeding a family.
Amish Hamburger Steak Bake
🛒 Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)
- 1 egg
- 2 cups sliced potatoes (about 3–4 medium, thinly sliced)
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
For the sauce:
- 1 (10.5-oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Optional: ½ tsp dried thyme
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Hamburger Steaks
In a large bowl, combine:
- Ground beef
- Onion
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika
- Breadcrumbs
- Egg
Mix gently and form into 4–6 oval patties.
2️⃣ Brown the Patties
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Brown patties 3–4 minutes per side (they don’t need to be fully cooked).
Set aside.
3️⃣ Prepare the Sauce
Whisk together:
- Cream of mushroom soup
- Milk
- Worcestershire sauce
- Thyme (if using)
4️⃣ Assemble the Bake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Layer sliced potatoes on the bottom.
- Place browned hamburger steaks on top.
- Pour sauce evenly over everything.
- Cover tightly with foil.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake covered for 60 minutes.
Remove foil, sprinkle cheddar on top, and bake another 15–20 minutes until bubbly and potatoes are fork-tender.
Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
🧡 Optional Add-Ins
- Sliced mushrooms
- Green beans layered with potatoes
- Swap cheddar for Colby or Swiss
- Add a dash of hot sauce for depth
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A from-scratch (no canned soup) gravy version
- A slow cooker version
- Or a true old-fashioned Amish brown gravy style instead of creamy 🥘
