Amish Hamburger Steak Bake!

An Amish Hamburger Steak Bake is a comforting, hearty dish, often featuring seasoned ground beef, vegetables, and a savory sauce, all baked together in a casserole style. Here’s a simple and delicious recipe you can try:

Amish Hamburger Steak Bake

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 1 bell pepper, diced (optional)

• 1 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)

• 1 egg

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 2 cups beef broth (or water)

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (for browning)

• 1-2 cups mashed potatoes (optional, for topping)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the meat mixture:

   • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

   • Mix until all ingredients are well combined. Form the mixture into small patties.

3. Brown the patties:

   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

   • Brown the patties on both sides (about 2-3 minutes per side). They don’t need to be fully cooked through at this point, just browned.

4. Prepare the casserole:

   • In a separate bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup with the beef broth until smooth. If you like more gravy, you can add a bit more broth.

   • In a greased baking dish (9×13-inch), pour the soup mixture to cover the bottom.

   • Place the browned patties on top of the soup mixture.

5. Bake:

   • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the patties are cooked through.

6. Optional mashed potato topping:

   • If you’re adding mashed potatoes, you can prepare them while the casserole is baking.

   • After baking, remove the foil and spread the mashed potatoes over the top of the casserole.

   • Return to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until the top is lightly browned.

7. Serve: Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. You can garnish with fresh parsley or additional seasonings if desired.

Enjoy your Amish Hamburger Steak Bake! It’s a cozy, satisfying meal that’s perfect for a family dinner.