Description
These Poor Man’s Hamburger Steaks are a budget-friendly and comforting meal that the whole family will love. Juicy ground beef patties are seasoned to perfection and smothered in a rich mushroom gravy.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups saltine crackers, crushed (1 sleeve of crackers, roughly)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- all-purpose flour, for dredging
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Gravy:
- 2 (10.75 oz.) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350º F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Prepare Gravy: In a medium bowl, whisk together condensed cream of mushroom soup, whole milk, and freshly chopped parsley. Set aside.
- Mix Patty Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, crushed saltines, milk, Italian seasoning, garlic and onion powders, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined and form into patties.
- Dredge Patties: Dredge the patties in flour and sear in a hot skillet until golden brown. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Add Gravy: Top the patties with gravy, cover with foil, and bake for 30-40 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning in the patties to suit your taste preferences.
- Serve these hamburger steaks with mashed potatoes or over rice for a hearty meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty with gravy
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
