Description
A comforting and delicious dish made with ground beef, served with a flavorful gravy, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup cracker crumbs (saltines or Ritz)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, milk, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into rectangular or oval patties, about 1 inch thick. Place on a baking sheet or tray. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the patties for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer to a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter, then whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the beef broth, onion powder, and garlic powder. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the gravy thickens; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the gravy over the seared patties, cover with foil, and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
Notes
For added flavor, mix in chopped herbs like parsley or thyme. Chilling the patties helps them hold their shape better. For thicker gravy, let the sauce simmer longer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: comfort food, ground beef, gravy, Amish recipe