Poor Man’s Steak

Here’s a classic Poor Man’s Steak recipe—an easy and budget-friendly dish that tastes like a steak but is made with ground beef.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground beef

• 1 cup cracker crumbs (or bread crumbs)

• 1 cup milk

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup

• ½ cup water

Instructions:

1. Prepare the beef mixture:

• In a bowl, combine the ground beef, cracker crumbs, milk, onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

• Mix well and shape into a rectangular loaf. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to firm up.

2. Slice and brown:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Slice the chilled meatloaf into patties or steak-like pieces.

• Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown both sides of the patties in a little oil (no need to cook through).

3. Bake with gravy:

• Place browned patties in a baking dish.

• In a bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup with water and pour over the steaks.

• Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.

4. Serve:

• Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Enjoy!

Would you like any variations, like using a different sauce or seasonings?

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