Poor Man’s Steak
Hearty and easy to prepare, this poor man's steak features seasoned ground beef patties baked in creamy mushroom gravy, perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Equipment
- 1 9x13-inch baking dish sprayed with nonstick spray
- 1 medium bowl
- 1 large bowl
- 1 shallow dish
- 1 large skillet
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1½ cups saltine crackers crushed
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup flour for dredging
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 21.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup two 10.75-ounce cans
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1½ tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, and chopped parsley; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, crushed saltines, milk, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Mix the ingredients until combined, then gently form into even-sized patties.
- Place flour in a shallow dish and season it with salt and pepper; dredge each patty in the flour.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear patties on both sides until golden brown, working in batches.
- Transfer browned patties to the prepared baking dish, then pour the mushroom gravy evenly over them. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until patties are cooked through.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to avoid greasy patties.
- Prepare up to eight hours ahead and refrigerate for convenience.
- Make larger patties as they shrink during cooking.