Ingredients
For the Hamburger Steaks:
2 lbs Ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
½ cup Breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
1 Egg, beaten
1 Onion, finely diced
2 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Black pepper
For the Creamy Gravy:
3 tablespoons Butter
3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
2 cups Beef broth (low sodium preferred)
1 cup Heavy cream
1 Onion, sliced
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, diced onion, salt, and pepper.
2. Shape the mixture into 6–8 oval patties. Allow them to rest while you start the gravy.
3. In an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, brown the patties for 3–4 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms. Remove the patties from the skillet and set them aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the sliced onions until they are soft and fragrant.
5. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir continuously for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
6. Gradually whisk in the beef broth and heavy cream until the gravy is smooth.
7. Return the browned patties to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy.
8. Cover the skillet tightly and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes.
9. Uncover the skillet and continue to bake for an additional 15 minutes to allow the gravy to thicken and brown slightly.
10. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter gravy.
Make this dish ahead by preparing and assembling everything in the skillet, then baking just before serving.
Serve with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or over buttered bread for a traditional Amish experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg