Amish Poor Man's Steak Recipe
Poor Man's Steak are fat juicy burgers that have been dipped in flour, fried in butter, and smothered in mushroom gravy. Delicious served with mashed potatoes or noodles.
Ingredients
- 2 lb. hamburger
- 1 c. saltine cracker crumbs (about 28 crackers)
- 1 c. milk
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 - 1/2 c. flour, for dipping
- 3 Tbs. butter, for frying
Gravy:
- 1 or 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1 soup can full of milk (about 1 1/2 cups)
Instructions
- Mix the cracker crumbs, milk, onion, and seasonings. Add the burger and mix to combine.2 lb. hamburger, 1 c. saltine cracker crumbs (about 28 crackers), 1 c. milk, 1/2 small onion, finely chopped, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. black pepper, 1/2 tsp. chili powder, 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- Shape the meat mixture into thick burger patties. It makes eight.
- Roll the patties in flour.1/4 - 1/2 c. flour, for dipping
- Melt the butter in a large skillet. Fry the patties over medium/high heat for a few minutes on each side to give them a nice sear.3 Tbs. butter, for frying
- Place the browned patties into a 9 x 13" baking dish.
- Mix cream of mushroom soup and milk. Pour over the patties.1 or 2 cans cream of mushroom soup, 1 soup can full of milk (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Bake, covered, at 350° for 50 - 55 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking for another 10 minutes.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or noodles.
Notes
I place the crackers into a zip-lock bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
You can use one or two cans of mushroom soup, depending on how much gravy you want. I usually use only one can.
If you prefer, you can substitute the milk for water in the gravy.
*Nutrition is approximate.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pattyCalories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 29gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 911mgPotassium: 642mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 258IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 6mg
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