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Amish Poor Man's Steaks in baking dish
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Amish Poor Man’s Steak

When dinner needs to stretch a tight budget without sacrificing comfort, this Amish Poor Man’s Steak is a family favorite that always delivers.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: beef
Servings: 4
Calories: 426kcal

Ingredients

Steaks:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ¾ cup saltine crackers crushed (~23 crackers)
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup flour plus more if needed
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter

Gravy:

  • 20.8 oz can cream of mushroom soup
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • Chopped fresh parsley optional garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, crushed saltine crackers, milk, 1 teaspoon of the salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined.
    ground beef, crushed saltine crackers, milk, 1 teaspoon of the salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl
  • Shape the mixture into 8 evenly sized oval patties. Place the flour in a shallow dish and stir in the remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Dredge each patty lightly in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
    beef patty being dredged in flour
  • Heat the oil and butter together in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the patties in batches and sear for 1-2 minutes per side, just until lightly golden. Do not cook through.
    beef patties being cooked in a pan
  • Arrange the seared patties in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Set aside.
    beef patties in a backing dish
  • In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, whole milk, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
    cream of mushroom soup, whole milk, and Dijon mustard in a mixing bowl
  • Pour the gravy evenly over the patties.
    gravy poured over beef patties
  • Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the patties are cooked through and tender.
    Amish Poor Mans Steaks in a baking dish
  • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
    Amish Poor Man's Steak recipe from Family Fresh Meals

Nutrition

Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 1722mg | Potassium: 1506mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 5mg