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

The modest and time-honored Amish Poor Man’s Steak has its roots in Amish cuisine. This recipe uses ground beef and common cupboard items to make a tasty and filling dinner, which is a great substitute for pricey steak cuts. The recipe has been handed down from one generation to another, representing the ingenuity and understatement of Amish cuisine.You may serve Amish Poor Man’s Steak in a variety of ways because of how adaptable it is. Buttery corn and creamy mashed potatoes are common accompaniments. The contrast in texture between the velvety mashed potatoes and the robust beef patty is absolutely mouth-watering. To round out the dish and add some brightness and harmony, try serving it with roasted veggies, green beans, or a crisp green salad

The recipe calls for 2 pounds of ground beef.

1/2 onion, diced

1 cup of saltine cracker crumbles

measuring one cup of milk

1 and a half cups of flour

half a teaspoon of powdered garlic

30 milliliters of butter

Toss with salt and pepper.

In regard to the gravy:

1-2 cans of mushroom soup with a cream base

3/4 cup of milk