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Amish Poor Man’s Steak

Posted on July 25, 2025

Amish Poor Man’s Steak 🥩🍞

(A Depression-Era Classic—Tender, Budget-Friendly, and Full of Flavor!)

This humble Amish recipe transforms ground beef and simple pantry staples into a savory, satisfying dish that tastes like slow-cooked steak—without the price tag. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks!


📝 Ingredients

For the “Steak”:

  • 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)

  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed saltine crackers)

  • 1 small onion, finely diced

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 1 cup milk (or beef broth)

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)

For the Gravy:

  • 2 cups beef broth

  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or homemade)

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thicker gravy)


👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the “Steak” Patties

  • In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, milk, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire until combined.

  • Shape into 4–6 oval patties (like small meatloaves).

2. Brown the Patties

  • Heat a skillet with 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat.

  • Sear patties 2–3 mins per side until golden (they’ll finish cooking in the gravy).

3. Simmer in Gravy

  • In the same skillet, whisk together beef broth, mushroom soup, and cornstarch (if using).

  • Return patties to the skillet, spooning gravy over them.

  • Cover and simmer on low heat for 30–40 mins, until tender.


💡 Pro Tips

✅ For extra tenderness: Let the patties soak in the gravy for 10 mins off-heat before serving.
✅ No cream soup? Make a roux with 2 tbsp butter + 2 tbsp flour, then add broth and mushrooms.
✅ Serve with: Mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or green beans.


🌟 Why This Recipe Endures

✔️ Budget-friendly (feeds a family for under $10!).
✔️ Comfort food magic—tastes like slow-cooked beef without the cost.
✔️ Amish tradition—passed down through generations of frugal cooks.

Fun Fact: Some Amish versions use soda crackers instead of breadcrumbs for a unique texture!


🔥 “Fancy enough for Sunday supper, cheap enough for Tuesday night!”
Want a lighter version? Swap beef for ground turkey and use low-sodium broth. 😊

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