Juicy Poor Man's Steak (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 cup milk
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½ small onion, finely chopped
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2 lb. ground beef
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½ tsp. garlic powder
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1 cup crushed saltine crackers (roughly 28 crackers)
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½ tsp. chili powder
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1 ½ tsp. salt
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½ tsp. black pepper
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¼–½ cup flour, for coating
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3 Tbs. butter for frying
→ Gravy
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1 to 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup
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1 ½ cups milk (use the empty soup can to measure)
# Instructions:
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In a big bowl, combine the milk, crushed crackers, onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Toss in the ground beef and mix well until everything's combined.
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Take the mixture and divide it into 8 even parts. Shape each into a thick patty.
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Dunk each patty into the flour, making sure it's coated all over.
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Heat the butter in a skillet over medium-high. Sear the patties on both sides until they turn golden and develop a nice crust.
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Place the browned patties in a 9×13-inch dish. Mix the cream of mushroom soup and milk together and pour it over the patties.
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Cover the dish and bake in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 50–55 minutes. Uncover it and bake for an extra 10 minutes to thicken up the gravy.
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Dish out the patties while hot. They go great with mashed potatoes, noodles, or any side dish you love.
# Notes:
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To make it easier, crush the saltines in a zip bag with a rolling pin.
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Want more or less gravy? Use one can of soup for less, or two for more.
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You can swap milk in the gravy for water if you'd like.
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Store leftovers in the freezer for up to three months. Let it thaw in the fridge overnight before warming it up.