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Amish Poor Man’s Steak

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Comforting, budget-friendly ‘steak’ made with Salisbury steak patties smothered in onion gravy—a hearty homestyle Amish favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 450 g (1 lb) ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 Tbsp milk
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (for patties)
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 2 Tbsp cooking oil or butter
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced (for gravy)
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Optional: fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine ground beef, ½ cup breadcrumbs, egg, milk, finely chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined; form into 4 oval patties.
  2. Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side until browned and nearly cooked through; remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add sliced onion and cook until softened and golden (about 5–7 minutes).
  4. Sprinkle flour over onions, stirring to coat and cook raw flour taste for 1 minute.
  5. Slowly pour in beef broth, stirring to combine and scrape up browned bits.
  6. Add Worcestershire sauce, season to taste, and bring gravy to a simmer until thickened (2–3 minutes).
  7. Return patties to skillet, spoon gravy over them, and simmer gently for 5 minutes until cooked through.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve patties with onion gravy over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.

Notes

  • Use milk-soaked breadcrumbs for extra tender patties.
  • Make gravy ahead and refrigerate—the flavors deepen overnight.
  • Add garlic powder or dried thyme to patties for more flavor.
  • Leftovers keep 3–4 days; reheat with a splash of broth to refresh gravy.
  • Freeze cooked patties (without gravy) for up to 3 months; thaw and reheat in gravy.

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