Description
Hearty Amish hamburger steak bake delivers comfort straight from Pennsylvania’s countryside kitchens. Savory ground beef nestled between flaky layers of pastry promises a satisfying meal that connects home cooks with traditional rural cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 4–5 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups milk
Seasonings:
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Thickening Agent:
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Craft patties with ground beef, infusing them with aromatic garlic and onion powders, then season with salt and pepper until uniformly mixed.
- Create perfectly shaped patties, ensuring each one is carefully formed and moderately sized for consistent cooking.
- Sear the meat patties in a hot skillet, developing a rich golden-brown exterior while leaving the center slightly undercooked.
- Generate a luxurious gravy by whisking milk and flour together, creating a smooth, creamy base with gentle continuous stirring.
- Construct the initial layer of the baking dish with thinly sliced potatoes, creating a robust foundation for the casserole.
- Distribute a generous layer of sliced onions atop the potato base, enhancing the dish’s depth of flavor.
- Strategically place the browned hamburger patties over the onion layer, ensuring even coverage across the dish.
- Complete the layering process by topping the patties with remaining potato and onion slices, creating a harmonious composition.
- Cascade the prepared gravy evenly across the entire casserole, allowing it to seep between layers and infuse each ingredient.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven, allowing the ingredients to meld and tenderize.
- During the final baking stage, unveil the casserole and sprinkle sharp cheddar cheese, transforming the surface into a golden, bubbling masterpiece.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by seasoning ground beef thoroughly with garlic and onion powder before forming patties.
- Browning patties in a skillet first creates a delicious exterior seal and develops rich, deep meat flavor.
- Creating homemade gravy directly in the same skillet ensures no flavor is lost and adds depth to the entire dish.
- Layer potatoes and onions strategically to create multiple texture levels and distribute ingredients evenly throughout the bake.
- Cover with foil during initial baking to keep moisture locked in, preventing the dish from drying out.
- Finish with melted cheddar cheese to add a creamy, golden topping that elevates the entire comfort food experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg