Amish Poor Man's Steak Recipe
This Amish Poor Man's Steak Recipe is a hearty dish made with hamburger, seasoned cracker crumbs, and a savory gravy, perfect for a family meal.
Equipment
- skillet
- baking dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lb hamburger
- 1 cup saltine cracker crumbs (about 28 crackers)
- 1 scant cup milk
- ½ small onion finely chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ - ½ cup flour for dipping
- 3 Tbs butter for frying
Gravy
- 1 or 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1 soup can milk (about 1 ½ cups)
Instructions
Preparation
- Mix the cracker crumbs, milk, onion, and seasonings. Add the burger and mix to combine.
- Shape the meat mixture into thick burger patties. It makes eight.
- Roll the patties in flour.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet. Fry the patties over medium/high heat for a few minutes on each side to give them a nice sear.
- Place the browned patties into a 9 x 13" baking dish.
- Mix cream of mushroom soup and milk. Pour over the patties.
- Bake, covered, at 350° for 50 - 55 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking for another 10 minutes.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or noodles.
Notes
I place the crackers into a zip-lock bag and crush them with a rolling pin. You can use one or two cans of mushroom soup, depending on how much gravy you want. I usually use only one can. If you prefer, you can substitute the milk for water in the gravy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pattyCalories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 29gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 911mgPotassium: 642mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 258IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 6mg
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