Ahhh, Amish Poor Man’s Steak—total comfort-food classic 😌
It’s basically a humble, cozy baked beef dish that eats like steak without the steak price tag.
🥩 Amish Poor Man’s Steak (Classic Version)
Ingredients
- 1½–2 lb ground beef
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed saltines
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional but recommended)
- 2 cups beef broth or water
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (very traditional)
Optional additions
- Worcestershire sauce (1–2 tsp)
- Paprika
- Sliced mushrooms
👩🍳 How to Make It
- Mix the meat
In a bowl, combine ground beef, milk, breadcrumbs, onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently—don’t overwork it. - Shape it
Press the mixture into a greased baking dish (9×13 works well). Score it into serving-sized “steaks.” - Make the gravy
Whisk together the beef broth and cream of mushroom soup. Pour over the meat. - Bake
Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1–1¼ hours. - Uncover & finish
Remove foil for the last 10–15 minutes if you want a little browning.
🍽️ How It’s Usually Served
- Mashed potatoes (mandatory IMO)
- Buttered egg noodles
- Green beans or corn
- Homemade bread if you’re really leaning into the Amish vibe
💡 Tips
- The longer it bakes, the more tender it gets
- Leftovers are even better the next day
- You can swap cream of mushroom for cream of chicken if needed
If you want, I can give you:
- a slow cooker version
- a no-soup from-scratch gravy
- or a lighter / modernized take
Just say the word 👀
