Name: Amish Hamburger Steak Bake: Comfort Food at Its Best
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Amish
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 cups milk, divided; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4-5 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Description

This comforting Amish Hamburger Steak Bake combines savory ground beef, creamy sauce, and tender potatoes, all topped with melted cheddar cheese. It’s a one-pan, hearty dish perfect for a cozy family dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups milk, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4–5 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the beef and stir to combine.
In a separate saucepan, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of milk and the flour. Heat over medium heat, whisking constantly until it thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
Once thickened, stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of milk, and then pour the milk mixture over the ground beef in the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
In a greased 9×13 baking dish, layer the sliced potatoes, followed by the sliced onions. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Pour the beef and milk mixture evenly over the potatoes and onions.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is golden and bubbly.

Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add some chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme before baking.
If you want a thicker or thinner sauce, adjust the amount of milk to your liking.

This dish pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Casserole, Comfort Food
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Amish, American

Keywords: Hamburger steak, cheesy casserole, potato bake, ground beef casserole, comfort food