In a large bowl, combine 1 pound of ground beef, 1 cup of bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 cup of milk, one small finely chopped onion, and one beaten egg. Mix until well combined.
Shaping and Chilling:
Shape the mixture into a loaf or rectangle and place it in a greased pan or baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to firm up.
Baking the Steaks:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Once chilled, slice the meat mixture into thick steaks and place them on a greased baking sheet.
Bake for 25 minutes until the steaks are cooked through and browned.
For the Gravy:
Thickening the Broth:
In a saucepan, whisk together 2 cups of beef broth and 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour over medium heat until thickened.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
For the Mashed Potatoes:
Boiling and Mashing:
Peel and cube 6 large potatoes and boil them with 4 cloves of minced garlic until tender, about 20 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and mash them with 1/2 cup of milk, 4 tablespoons of butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
To Serve:
Bringing It All Together:
Pour the savory gravy over the baked steaks.
Serve the steaks with a generous helping of garlic mashed potatoes.
Complete the meal with your choice of vegetables or a side salad.
