Layer canned cream of mushroom soup and these 3 ingredients over cubed beef chuck into a dutch oven for a hearty dinner that brings everyone back to t

This oven-baked Amish-style beef and gravy is the kind of simple, stick-to-your-ribs supper that’s kept farm families going for generations. It uses just five ingredients, all layered right into a Dutch oven—no fussy browning or special techniques.

Dutch oven filled with cubed beef and creamy gravy mixture
Dutch oven filled with cubed beef and creamy gravy mixture
Canned cream of mushroom soup, a few pantry staples, and good old cubed beef chuck melt together into a rich gravy that tastes like it’s been tended all afternoon, even though the oven quietly does the work. It’s the kind of meal that brings everyone back to the table, the way Sunday dinners used to.

This hearty beef and gravy is wonderful spooned over fluffy mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or simple steamed rice to catch every bit of the sauce. On the side, think like a Midwestern farmhouse table: buttered corn, green beans, or a crisp lettuce salad with a tangy dressing to cut through the richness. Warm dinner rolls or a thick slice of crusty bread are perfect for mopping up the last of the gravy, and if you’d like something sweet afterward, a simple applesauce or a slice of pie fits right in.

Plate of Amish beef and gravy over mashed potatoes
Plate of Amish beef and gravy over mashed potatoes
Oven-Baked 5-Ingredient Amish Beef and Gravy

Servings: 6

Ingredients

2 1/2 to 3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

2 cans (10.5 ounces each) cream of mushroom soup
1 packet (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (optional, to taste)
Nonstick cooking spray or 1 tablespoon neutral oil for greasing the Dutch oven
Simple ingredients arranged on a farmhouse counter
Simple ingredients arranged on a farmhouse counter

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