Amish Farmhouse Feast — Every Time I Serve This, My Family Says “I!”

There’s something timeless about the way Amish families gather around a table — not for flashy meals, but for food that’s simple, filling, and made with love. That’s exactly what the Amish Farmhouse Feast is all about. Every time I bring this hearty, rustic spread to the table, my family doesn’t just eat — they smile, they laugh, and someone always says, “I!”

Whether it’s “I want more,” “I love it,” or “I can’t get enough,” this meal is one of those that brings everyone back to their roots — and back for seconds.

🥘 What Is the Amish Farmhouse Feast?

The Amish Farmhouse Feast is a traditional-style meal that embodies everything we love about homestyle cooking:

• Tender slow-cooked meat

• Comforting sides like mashed potatoes and gravy

• Seasonal vegetables prepared with real butter

• Homemade bread rolls

• A classic pie to round things off right

This isn’t a fancy meal. It’s not meant to impress with plating. It’s meant to warm the soul, nourish the body, and bring people closer around the table

👩‍🍳 How to Make the Amish Farmhouse Feast (Step-by-Step)

Here’s a complete guide to recreating this incredible dinner at home. Don’t worry — everything is broken down so you can take it one dish at a time.

🍖 Step 1: Slow-Cooked Amish-Style Roast Beef

Ingredients:

• 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 3 carrots, peeled & chopped

• 3 celery stalks, chopped

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 cup red wine (optional but flavorful)

• 2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 2 bay leaves

Instructions:

1. Sear the roast in hot oil for 3–4 minutes per side until browned.

2. Transfer to a slow cooker or Dutch oven.

3. Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery.

4. Pour in broth and wine. Sprinkle in seasonings.

5. Cook on low for 6–8 hours (slow cooker) or in oven at 300°F (150°C) for 3–4 hours.

6. Strain drippings and simmer to make a rich gravy.

🥔 Step 2: Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes, peeled & cubed

• 4 tbsp butter

• ½ cup whole milk or cream

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–20 min).

2. Drain and mash with butter and milk.

3. Season and stir until smooth.

Gravy Tip:

• Use roast drippings, whisk in 2 tbsp flour, cook until bubbling, then slowly add beef broth. Stir until thickened.

🥬 Step 3: Butter-Fried Green Beans

Ingredients:

• 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed

• 3 tbsp butter

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1. Blanch beans in boiling water (3–4 min), then plunge into ice water.

2. Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic.

3. Add green beans and toss until heated through.

4. Season to taste and serve warm.

🥖 Step 4: Soft Amish-Style Dinner Rolls

Ingredients:

• 4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast

• 1 cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)

• ¼ cup sugar

• ⅓ cup melted butter

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 egg

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix yeast, warm milk, and sugar. Let sit until foamy (5–10 min).

2. Add melted butter, salt, egg, and 2 cups of flour. Mix well.

3. Add remaining flour gradually until dough is soft and pulls from the sides.

4. Knead for 5–7 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour.

5. Punch down dough, shape into rolls, and place in greased baking dish.

6. Let rise another 30 minutes. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes until golden.

🥧 Step 5: Classic Amish Apple Pie

Ingredients:

• 6 cups thinly sliced apples (Granny Smith or similar)

• ¾ cup sugar

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• Dash of salt

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 double pie crust

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. In a bowl, toss apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice.

3. Pour into prepared crust and dot with butter.

4. Cover with top crust, crimp edges, and cut slits in top.

5. Bake for 45–50 minutes, covering edges with foil if they brown too quickly.

6. Cool before slicing and serve warm or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

🍽️ Tips to Serve the Feast

• Serve everything family-style for a true farmhouse experience.

• Let guests butter their own rolls straight from a warm bread basket.

• Use real dishes and cloth napkins for a touch of rustic charm.

• Light a candle and say grace — it adds to the ambiance and tradition.

❤️ Final Thoughts

The Amish Farmhouse Feast isn’t just a meal. It’s an experience — the kind that brings people to the table and keeps them there, long after the plates are cleared. It’s about food made with intention, and moments made with love. When my family says “I!” after the first bite, I know I’ve done something right.

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