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An old-fashioned Amish Hamburger Steak Bake made with juicy ground beef patties baked in a rich creamy onion gravy. This hearty comfort food is perfect for family dinners and cozy nights at home.

Ingredients

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  • 2lbs ground beef (80/20blend)
  • 1/2 cupplain breadcrumbs
  • 1egg, beaten
  • 1medium onion, finely diced
  • 2 tspsalt
  • 1 tspblack pepper
  • 3 tbspbutter
  • 3 tbspall-purpose flour
  • 2 cupslow-sodium beef broth
  • 1 cupheavy cream
  • 1onion, sliced
  • 1 tspgarlic powder
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, diced onion, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Shape into 6–8 oval hamburger patties and let rest for 5–10 minutes.
  4. Heat 1 tbsp butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté sliced onions until translucent.
  6. Add flour and cook for 2 minutes to make a roux. Slowly whisk in beef broth, then stir in heavy cream and garlic powder. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  7. Return patties to skillet, spoon gravy over top, and cover with foil.
  8. Bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes until the gravy bubbles and thickens.
  9. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and cornstarch instead of flour.
Substitute ground turkey for a lighter dish.
Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for richer flavor.
Pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 2 months.

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