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Amish Poor Man's Steak Burgers

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Course: Main Course
Keyword: easy
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 14 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Comforting homestyle meal for any evening. Affordable and easy to make.

Equipment

  • 1 9 x 13 baking dish
  • 1 14 inch flat non stick pan

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds Ground beef 80 / 20 works fine
  • 2 cups Saltine cracker crumbs approximately 1 1/2 sleeves of crackers – crushed
  • 1 ½ cups Milk whole or 2%
  • ½ teaspoon Kinder’s Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Flour to dredge
  • Gravy
  • 3 cans Condensed cream of mushroom soup 10.75 ounces cans
  • 1 can Milk use soup can
  • 1 can Water use soup can

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or you can use a butter stick.
  • For Gravy: In a medium size bowl add the 3 cans of soup, milk, water, and mix well – set aside for now.
  • Hamburger Steak Patties: In a large bowl, mix ground beef, saltines, milk, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Form 8 to 10 large patties, making them all equal sizes. Lightly dredge the patties in the flour.
  • Spray a skillet with non-stick cooking spray , then brown patties on both sides until lightly browned, about 3 minutes each side. The inside will still be uncooked. Do not smash the burgers.
  • Place patties in the baking dish. Pour gravy evenly over patties, where it slightly covers the patties. Cover dish with foil.
  • Bake at 350F for at least 1 and 1/2 hours, or until the steak patties are well done, reaching a safe internal minimum temperature of 160F. Serve and enjoy!

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