Description
Hearty Amish hamburger steak bake offers comfort wrapped in golden, flaky pastry, delivering rural Pennsylvania kitchen warmth. Savory beef, melted cheese, and buttery crust invite you to savor authentic countryside cooking with simple, satisfying flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground beef
Seasonings and Spices:
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) milk
- 0.25 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 5 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by lightly greasing the surface and preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Gently shape the seasoned meat into uniform patties.
- Heat a large skillet over medium temperature and carefully brown the meat patties on both sides until completely cooked through. Transfer the finished patties to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, create a smooth gravy by whisking milk and flour together, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and reaches a creamy consistency.
- Create the first layer in the baking dish by arranging half of the sliced potatoes and onions as a base foundation.
- Strategically place the cooked meat patties on top of the potato-onion layer, then cover with remaining potato and onion slices.
- Evenly distribute the prepared gravy across the entire layered surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Seal the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for approximately 1 hour in the preheated oven.
- Remove foil, generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, and return to oven for an additional 15 minutes until cheese melts completely.
- Let the baked dish rest for a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to settle and enhance overall taste experience.
Notes
- Customize seasoning by experimenting with different herbs like thyme or rosemary for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce overall fat content while maintaining a juicy texture.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute wheat flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend when making gravy.
- Consider adding sautéed mushrooms between potato layers for extra umami and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg