My Amish friend showed me this “Poor Man’s Steak” recipe. It’s so good. How come I don’t feel poor eating it?

Instructions:

Now, let’s dive into the step-by-step instructions on how to prepare this Amish classic:

1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F.
2. Mix the Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, crumbled saltine crackers, milk, minced onion, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder. Mix them thoroughly until well combined.
3. Shape the Patties: Shape the mixture into oval or rectangular patties, similar to traditional steak shapes.
4. Coat with Flour: Coat each patty with flour, shaking off any excess.
5. Cook the Patties: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Place the coated patties in the skillet and cook until they’re browned on both sides, which takes about 3 minutes per side. This step enhances the color and flavor.
6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Transfer the browned patties to a greased 9×13 baking dish.
7. Prepare the Gravy Sauce: In a bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup and milk to create the gravy sauce.
8. Pour the Gravy: Pour the prepared gravy sauce over the patties in the baking dish.
9. Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 50 minutes. Then, remove the cover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the dish is perfectly cooked.
10. Enjoy: Serve and savor the hearty and comforting flavors of this Amish classic. It’s a dish where simple ingredients come together to create a mouthwatering experience that your whole family will love.