Description
A hearty, comforting casserole of seasoned hamburger steaks baked in creamy mushroom gravy.
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef
- 1½ cups cracker crumbs (e.g., buttery crackers or saltines)
- 1 cup milk (for the meat mixture)
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Dash of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup all‑purpose flour (for dredging patties)
- 2 cans (approx. 20 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1½ cups milk (for the gravy)
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, 1 cup milk, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper—mix gently until just combined.
- Shape mixture into 7–9 patties.
- Lightly dredge each patty in flour, tapping off excess.
- Heat a bit of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; brown patties 2–3 minutes per side (they need not be fully cooked).
- Transfer browned patties to a 9×13‑inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soups and remaining 1½ cups milk; pour over the patties.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 5–10 minutes until the gravy is bubbly.
- Let rest a few minutes before serving. Serve over egg noodles, rice, or potatoes.
Notes
- Use buttery crackers for extra flavor; saltines or gluten‑free options work too (for gluten‑free, also use GF flour and soup). :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Season flour with garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper, and sprinkle extra pepper on top before baking. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Yield is approximately 7–9 patties; serves around 7–9 people. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Leftovers store well in the fridge—reheat in microwave or oven. Freezes nicely too. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Can substitute cream of chicken or golden mushroom soup for variety. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- For cheesier variation, add shredded cheese on top during the final bake. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty with gravy (approx.)
- Calories: 480 kcal (approx.)
