Description
This Amish Hamburger Steak Bake is a hearty and comforting casserole featuring seasoned ground beef topped with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a family dinner, it combines savory flavors and a cheesy crust in a simple, oven-baked dish.
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
Toppings
- 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 for a leaner dish.
- Add Seasoning and Soup: Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt into the ground beef mixture. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to combine the flavors.
- Assemble Base Layer: Spread the seasoned ground beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the bottom layer.
- Add Mashed Potato Layer: Carefully spoon or spread the prepared mashed potatoes over the ground beef layer, creating an even topping.
- Sprinkle Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the mashed potatoes to add a flavorful, melted crust.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden on top.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole stand for a few minutes before serving to allow it to set and cool slightly for easier serving.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and fat content.
- For a creamier texture, use leftover mashed potatoes or prepare fresh mashed potatoes with butter and milk.
- Optional: Add chopped mushrooms or bell peppers to the beef mixture for extra flavor and nutrition.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure the cream of mushroom soup is gluten-free or substitute with a homemade mushroom sauce.
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
