Poor Mans Steak Recipe

Name: Poor Mans Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef, lean; 1 package crackers; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 small onions chopped; 1 cup milk; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 2 cups milk; 10 large mushrooms; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup water

Servings: persons

2 pounds ground beef, lean
1 package crackers
1 teaspoon salt
1 small onions chopped
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
2 cups milk
10 large mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup water

1
Mix hamburger, crackers, milk, onion, salt, and pepper.
2
Press onto cookie sheet and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours (form into nice rectangle before refrigerating).
3
Cut into serving size squares, roll in flour and brown in hot oil or butter (both sides).
4
Put into baking dish and cover with mushroom sauce (recipe below).
5
Add 1/2 cup water around sides of baking dish.
6
Bake at 350F (180C).
7
for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
8
Cover dish while baking.
9
To make mushroom sauce.
10
Simmer Mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons water until tender and slightly browned.
11
Set aside.
12
Add butter to small skillet on low heat.
13
Add flour.
14
Stir until butter melts completely and mixture bubbles nicely.
15
Add milk all at once.
16
Bring to boil stirring constantly.
17
Add mushroom mixture (do not discard liquid mushrooms were browned in).
18
Simmer slowly until thickened.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds ground beef, lean, 1 package crackers, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 small onions chopped, and more.

Yes, Poor Mans Steak falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Poor Mans Steak

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