Description
Amish Poor Man’s Steak is a comforting and hearty dish featuring flavorful ground beef patties simmered in a rich, homemade gravy. This recipe highlights simple ingredients and traditional cooking techniques to create a satisfying meal perfect for any cozy dinner, especially when served over creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Gravy Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Prepare the mixture: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the ground beef, chopped onion, bread crumbs, egg, salt, and pepper to create the base for the patties.
- Form patties: Shape the beef mixture into equally sized patties to ensure even cooking.
- Brown patties: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and brown the patties on both sides until nicely seared, about 3-4 minutes per side. This adds flavor and texture.
- Set aside patties: Remove the browned patties from the skillet and place them on a plate while preparing the gravy.
- Make roux: In the same skillet, add flour to the remaining butter and drippings; stir constantly to form a roux, cooking until it turns golden and bubbles slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Add beef broth: Gradually pour in beef broth while stirring continuously to prevent lumps, cooking until the sauce thickens into a smooth gravy.
- Simmer patties: Return the browned patties to the skillet with the gravy and simmer gently for 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and the patties to cook through.
- Serve: Serve the Poor Man’s Steak hot over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes for a classic comfort food experience.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh breadcrumbs or panko for a lighter texture in the patties.
- You can customize seasoning with herbs like thyme or parsley for added flavor.
- If preferred, substitute beef broth with vegetable broth for a slightly lighter sauce.
- Make sure to simmer gently to avoid toughening the patties.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or green beans as a side for a complete meal.
