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Amish Poor Man’s Steak

5 from 3 votes
There’s something incredibly nostalgic and comforting about Amish Poor Man’s Steak that elevates it beyond the ordinary.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup cracker crumbs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 10.5 oz can water or broth

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, milk, cracker crumbs, salt, pepper and onion until well combined.
  2. Form the beef mixture into a loaf shape and place on a plate or baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  3. The next day, remove beef loaf from fridge. Slice into 1/2-inch thick slices or patties.
  4. Dredge or roll the beef slices/patties lightly in flour.
  5. In a skillet over medium-high heat, pan fry the beef slices until browned on both sides.
  6. Transfer browned beef to a baking dish.
  7. In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and 1 soup can of water/broth until smooth.
  8. Pour the mushroom soup gravy over the beef in the baking dish.
  9. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour until hot and sauce has thickened.
  10. Serve the poor man’s steak slices smothered in gravy over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.

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