Amish Hamburger Steak Bake (Printer-Friendly)

Beef patties baked with mushroom sauce, veggies, mashed potatoes, and cheddar for a comforting dinner.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Meat Mixture

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 tsp garlic powder
04 - 1 tsp salt
05 - 0.5 tsp black pepper
06 - 1 cup breadcrumbs
07 - 1 large egg, beaten

→ Sauce and Vegetables

08 - 1 cup beef broth
09 - 1 can (15 oz) cream of mushroom soup
10 - 1.5 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)

→ Topping

11 - 2 cups prepared mashed potatoes
12 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - In a large bowl, mix ground beef, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, breadcrumbs, and beaten egg until fully incorporated.
03 - Form the mixture into four oval-shaped patties and set aside.
04 - In a skillet over medium heat, brown patties approximately 4 minutes per side without fully cooking.
05 - Whisk together beef broth and cream of mushroom soup in a separate bowl until smooth.
06 - Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour half of the soup mixture evenly across the bottom.
07 - Place browned patties on soup layer. Pour remaining soup mixture over patties and evenly distribute frozen mixed vegetables on top.
08 - Spread prepared mashed potatoes evenly over vegetable layer and gently pat down.
09 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the mashed potatoes.
10 - Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes in preheated oven.
11 - Remove foil and continue baking an additional 15 to 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
12 - Allow to cool for several minutes before slicing and serving.

# Extra Tips:

01 - This dish can be prepared up to two days in advance and refrigerated before baking.
02 - Substitute mixed vegetables with green beans or broccoli for variation.
03 - Leftovers reheat well in a microwave for next-day meals.