Amish Poor Man’s Steak is a delightful, hearty dish with roots in Amish culinary traditions. This comforting meal, often considered a budget-friendly alternative to traditional steak, offers rich flavors and satisfying textures that make it a favorite in many households. By combining simple, readily available ingredients, this dish delivers a robust dining experience without the high cost of premium cuts of meat.
Main Ingredients:
| Ingredient |
Quantity |
| Ground beef |
2 pounds |
| Onion, diced |
1/2 |
| Saltine cracker crumbles |
1 cup |
| Milk (for meat mixture) |
1 cup |
| Flour |
1 1/2 cups |
| Garlic powder |
1/2 teaspoon |
| Butter |
30 milliliters (approx 2 tbsp) |
| Salt and pepper |
To taste |
For the Gravy:
| Ingredient |
Quantity |
| Cream of mushroom soup |
1-2 cans |
| Milk (for gravy) |
3/4 cup |
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Meat Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, milk, diced onion, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and crushed saltine crackers. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form the Patties: Shape the meat mixture into oval or rectangular patties, mimicking the shape of classic steaks.
- Coat the Patties: Dredge each patty in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Brown the Patties: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Brown the patties on both sides, about 3 minutes per side, to achieve a good sear and enhance the flavor. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Place the browned patties in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the Gravy: In a bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup with 3/4 cup of milk. Mix well and pour over the patties in the baking dish.
- Bake the Patties: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
