This oven-baked 4-ingredient Amish-style poor man's steak is the kind of cozy, stick-to-your-ribs supper that feels right at home on any family table. It starts with simple raw ground beef patties, laid into a glass baking dish and smothered with creamy mushroom soup and just two more pantry ingredients. Everything bakes together into tender, gravy-covered patties that taste like they took all afternoon to prepare, even though they come together in just minutes. It is budget-friendly, kid-approved, and the one the whole family always asks for when we need an easy, comforting meal on a busy weeknight.
What to Serve With It
Serve these creamy baked patties with fluffy mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles to soak up all that rich mushroom gravy. A side of green beans, steamed peas, or a simple tossed salad helps balance out the richness. Warm dinner rolls or slices of crusty bread are perfect for mopping up the last bit of sauce left in the glass dish. For a fuller plate, add applesauce or coleslaw on the side — just like a small-town church supper.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 recommended for best flavor)
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
