Amish Country Poor Man’s Hamburger Steaks
This is a simple country meal made with deliciously browned patties simmering in a creamy mushroom gravy, perfect for busy days or lazy evenings.
Equipment
- 1 pressure cooker
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef regular
- 1 ½ cups saltine crackers crushed
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- all-purpose flour for dredging
- Kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 ½ cups whole milk for gravy
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
Instructions
- Mix ground beef with crushed saltines and spices in a big bowl. Add milk and season with salt and pepper. Combine until just mixed.
- Shape the mixture into patties. Dredge each patty lightly in flour.
- Heat a skillet over medium. Brown patties on each side for about 5 to 7 minutes. Set patties aside.
- Add broth or water to the skillet and scrape up browned bits. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and milk. Simmer until thickened.
- Transfer browned patties to a pressure cooker. Pour the gravy over them.
- Seal the pressure cooker lid. Cook on high pressure for about 10 minutes. Use natural release for 10 minutes.
- Open, serve, and enjoy.
Notes
For best flavor, serve with mashed potatoes and green beans. Garnish with parsley.