9. Rest and serve
Remove the dish from the oven and let it stand for about 5 minutes. This gives the gravy a chance to settle and thicken.
Spoon plenty of the creamy mushroom sauce over each patty and serve hot alongside your favorite sides.
Easy Variations and Helpful Tips
Change the cream soup: If your family isn’t fond of mushrooms, substitute cream of chicken or cream of celery soup. Use the same amount of milk and onion soup mix.
Make the patties go further: For a heartier, meatloaf-style version, combine the ground beef with 1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs and 1 beaten egg along with the onion soup mix. This can help stretch the mixture into additional portions.
Tone down the onion flavor: Use only half of the onion soup mix if you prefer a milder taste. You can add a little black pepper and salt as needed.
Add vegetables: For an easy one-dish dinner, place thinly sliced mushrooms or onions underneath and around the patties before adding the sauce. Frozen peas or green beans can also be tucked around the edges and cooked right in the gravy.
Make the gravy richer: Replace half of the milk with beef broth for a deeper savory flavor. A small splash of Worcestershire sauce can also add extra richness to the mushroom mixture.
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
Store leftover patties and gravy in a covered container in the refrigerator. When reheating, add a small splash of milk if the sauce has thickened too much.
The leftovers can be warmed in the microwave for a quick lunch or reheated gently in the oven. The patties and gravy are also delicious tucked into toasted bread for an easy next-day sandwich.
With just four basic ingredients and one baking dish, this creamy poor man’s steak is proof that a comforting homemade supper doesn’t have to be complicated—or expensive.
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