Amish Hamburger Steak Bake: Homestyle Comfort Casserole (Print Version)

Amish Hamburger Steak Bake brings hearty comfort. Tender ground beef patties baked in a rich, savory sauce with potatoes. Easy, satisfying family meal.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 50 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 70 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Hearty, Meat-based

# Ingredients:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 lean)
02 - 4-5 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
03 - 1 large onion, chopped

→ Flavor Boosters

04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
06 - 1 cup beef broth
07 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

→ Seasonings & Toppings

08 - Salt & black pepper, to taste
09 - 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

# Instructions:

01 - First things first, get those potatoes ready! Peel your Russets and slice them thin, like, really thin. I aim for about 1/8-inch, so they cook through evenly and get super tender in the bake. Then, grab your ground beef and gently form it into about 6-8 patties, roughly 1/2-inch thick. Don't pack 'em too tight, hon, or they'll be tough. Season both sides of the patties generously with salt and pepper. This step is crucial for flavor throughout your Amish Hamburger Steak Bake.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once it's hot, brown your beef patties for about 2-3 minutes per side until they're nicely seared and getting some good color. You don't need to cook them through, just get that lovely crust! Remove the patties and set them aside. In the same skillet, you'll have all those delicious browned bits. Add your chopped onion and sauté until it's softened and a bit translucent, about 5 minutes. Then, toss in the minced garlic and cook for just another minute until it's fragrant – don't let it burn, that's a sad kitchen moment!
03 - Now for the magic sauce that brings this Amish Hamburger Steak Bake together! In a medium bowl, whisk together the can of cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce until it's smooth and well combined. Taste it, hon! See if it needs a little more salt or pepper. This sauce is going to infuse all that comforting flavor into the potatoes and beef, so make sure it tastes good to you. It should be creamy but pourable.
04 - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grab your trusty 9x13 baking dish. Spread about a third of your thinly sliced potatoes evenly across the bottom. This is where I always forget to salt the water, but for this, we season the layers directly! Season the potato layer with a little salt and pepper. Then, pour about a third of your creamy soup mixture over the potatoes. This ensures every bite of your Amish Hamburger Steak Bake is seasoned and saucy.
05 - Carefully place your browned hamburger patties over the first potato and sauce layer. Try to space them out so everyone gets a good piece! Then, add another layer of sliced potatoes over and around the patties, again seasoning with salt and pepper. Pour another third of the soup mixture over this potato layer. You should be building up a lovely, hearty casserole here. It's starting to look like a real meal, right?
06 - Top everything with the remaining sliced potatoes, season them one last time with salt and pepper, and then pour the very last of that delicious soup mixture over the top, making sure everything is covered. Now for the best part: sprinkle all that glorious shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the potatoes. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then, uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden. That bubbling sound and the smell of the Amish Hamburger Steak Bake are just divine!

# Notes:

01 - Don't overcrowd your skillet when browning the beef, or it'll steam instead of sear.
02 - Make sure your potatoes are sliced uniformly thin; otherwise, some will be crunchy, and some will be mushy.
03 - Season every layer! A little salt and pepper on the potatoes and beef makes all the difference in the final flavor.
04 - Reheating in the oven at 300°F (150°C), covered, works best for leftovers.

# Equipment Needed:

01 - 9x13 baking dish
02 - large skillet
03 - mixing bowls

# Nutrition (Per Serving):

Calories: 550
Total Fat: 30g
Total Carbohydrate: 45g
Protein: 30g

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