Description
Amish Hamburger Steak Bake is a hearty and comforting casserole featuring a seasoned ground beef and onion base topped with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheddar cheese. This easy-to-make baked dish is perfect for a family dinner that combines rich flavors and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 4 cups prepared mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cook beef and onion: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is tender. Drain any excess grease to reduce fat.
- Mix sauce: Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt into the cooked ground beef mixture. Heat gently and bring to a simmer to blend the flavors.
- Layer beef mixture: Spread the savory ground beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish as the base layer.
- Add mashed potatoes: Carefully spoon or spread the prepared mashed potatoes evenly over the beef mixture to create a smooth top layer.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the mashed potatoes for a cheesy crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown.
- Rest and serve: Allow the casserole to stand for a few minutes before serving so it can set and be easier to portion.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and grease.
- For a creamier mashed potato layer, you can mix in some sour cream or cream cheese.
- Feel free to substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of celery or chicken for a different flavor.
- The dish can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated before baking; just add extra baking time if baking from cold.
- Adding a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper to the beef mixture can add a subtle kick.
- Leftovers reheat well and make great next-day meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
