Poor Man’s Hamburger Steaks

An old fashioned recipe, these poor man's steaks make for a hearty family dinner. Seasoned ground beef is shaped into patties, covered in delicious gravy and then baked in the oven.

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5 from 6 votes

An easy dinner recipe, these poor man’s steaks are packed with flavor! Ground beef is perfectly seasoned before being cooked, then covered in a simple, delicious gravy before being baked in the oven. 

You can serve these hamburger steaks with glazed carrots, scalloped potatoes and sauteed vegetables. Plus, try our delicious Instant Pot cheesecake for dessert! 

CLASSICS: Meatloaf | Goulash | Chicken & Dumplings

Ingredients Needed to Make Poor Man’s Steaks:

For the Steaks:

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 ½ 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
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup flour for dredging (or more if needed)
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil  

For the Gravy:

• 2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 ½ cups whole milk
• 1 ½ tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

VARIATIONS: You could add fresh or canned mushrooms to this recipe. You could also add in chopped onions to your hamburger meat.

How to Cook Poor Man’s Steaks

STEP ONE: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, crushed saltines, milk, Italian seasoning, garlic, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

STEP TWO: Using a spoon or your hands, combine the ingredients until mixed. Gently form into even-sized patties.

STEP THREE: Place 1 cup of flour in a shallow dish. Season the flour with salt and pepper. Dredge all the patties in the flour. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter and add the olive oil. Once hot, sear patties on both sides until golden brown. Work in batches. It will continue cooking in the oven.

STEP FOUR: Transfer the browned patties to a greased 9×13 baking dish.

STEP FIVE: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and milk and then stir in the chopped parsley.

STEP SIX: Pour the gravy evenly over the top of the patties.

STEP SEVEN:Cover the dish with aluminum foil to help prevent a mess! You could also set your casserole dish on a lined baking sheet for easy cleanup. Place baking dish in the oven and bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until cooked through.

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Old-fashioned comfort food, these poor man’s steaks make for a hearty dinner you’re sure to enjoy! 

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Poor Man's Steaks

An old fashioned recipe, these poor man's steaks make for a hearty family dinner. Seasoned ground beef is shaped into patties, covered in delicious gravy and then baked in the oven.

5 from 6 votes

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Servings: 8

Calories: 435kcal

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 ½ 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
• Salt and pepper to taste for the patties
• 1 cup flour for dredging or more if needed
• Salt and pepper to taste for the flour dredge
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Gravy Ingredients:

• 2 cans 10.75 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 ½ cups whole milk
• 1 ½ tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soups and milk and then stir in the chopped parsley. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, crushed saltines, milk, Italian seasoning, garlic, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Using a spoon or your hands, combine the ingredients until mixed. Gently form into even-sized patties.
• Place 1 cup of flour in a shallow dish. Season the flour with salt and pepper. Dredge all the patties in the flour.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter and add the olive oil. Once hot, sear patties on both sides until golden brown. Work in batches. It will continue cooking in the oven.
• Transfer the browned patties to the greased baking dish. Pour the gravy evenly over the top of the patties. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
• Place baking dish in the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes or until cooked through.

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Nutrition

Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 428mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 3mg

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