𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑦 𝑃𝑜𝑜𝑟 𝑀𝑎𝑛’𝑠 𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑘 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝐺𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑦

𝐴𝑚𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝑃𝑜𝑜𝑟 𝑀𝑎𝑛’𝑠 𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑘

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

2 lbs ground beef
1 1/2 cups crushed saltine crackers
1 cup milk 🥛
1 small onion, finely chopped 🧅
1 teaspoon salt 🧂
1/2 teaspoon black pepper 🌶️
1 teaspoon garlic powder 🧄
1/4 cup flour
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 can (10.5 oz) beef broth 🥣
2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

1. Prepare the Steak Patties:
𝗜𝗻 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗼𝘄𝗹 🥣, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝟮 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗳, 𝟭 𝟭/𝟮 𝗰𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝟭 𝗰𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗸 🥛, 𝟭 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 🧅, 𝟭 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘁 🧂, 𝟭/𝟮 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗽𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 🌶️, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟭 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗲𝗿 🧄. 𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗻, 𝗺𝗶𝘅 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗱. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗮 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵, 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿.

2. Shape the Patties:
Once the mixture is well combined, divide it into 6-8 equal portions, depending on your preferred size for the steaks. Shape each portion into an oval or rectangular patty, about 1/2 inch thick. These patties will be reminiscent of traditional steaks, but made with affordable ground beef, which is why this dish is called “Poor Man’s Steak.” Place the shaped patties on a plate and set them aside while you prepare the flour coating.

3. Coat the Patties in Flour:
In a shallow dish, place 1/4 cup of flour. Lightly dredge each steak patty in the flour, making sure to coat both sides evenly. The flour helps to create a crispy crust on the outside of the steaks as they fry and thickens the gravy later on. Shake off any excess flour before frying.

4. Fry the Patties:
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat 🔥. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the floured steak patties into the skillet, frying them in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry each patty for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside. You don’t need to cook the patties all the way through at this stage, as they will finish cooking in the oven. Once browned, transfer the patties to a baking dish and set aside.

5. Make the Gravy:
In the same skillet used to fry the patties, combine 1 can of condensed cream of mushroom soup and 1 can of beef broth 🥣. Stir the mixture over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet to incorporate into the gravy. These bits add a depth of flavor to the sauce. Cook the gravy for about 5 minutes, until it thickens slightly. Pour the gravy over the browned steak patties in the baking dish, making sure each patty is covered in the rich sauce.

6. Bake the Steaks:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) 🔥. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake the steak patties for 30-40 minutes ⏲️, or until the steaks are cooked through and tender, and the gravy is bubbly and rich. The baking process allows the flavors to meld together, with the gravy soaking into the patties for a comforting, hearty meal.

7. Serve and Enjoy:
Serve the Poor Man’s Steak hot, topped with the rich mushroom gravy. Pair it with mashed potatoes, steamed green beans, or your favorite vegetables for a complete, comforting meal 🍽️. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner, offering hearty flavors and satisfying textures. Enjoy the crispy exterior and tender, juicy inside with every bite! 😋

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟮𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿
𝗞𝗰𝗮𝗹: 𝟰𝟬𝟬 𝗸𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝟲

~ 𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒆𝒔