Description
This Simple Salisbury Steak recipe features tender ground beef patties cooked to perfection and smothered in a rich, flavorful mushroom and onion gravy. It’s an easy, comforting American classic that’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner, served best with mashed potatoes or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Patties
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking and Gravy
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (for gravy)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Prepare the Patties: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the meat. Shape the mixture into 4 oval-shaped patties.
- Brown the Patties: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties carefully and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until they develop a nice brown crust. Remove the patties from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the thinly sliced onions and mushrooms. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions become translucent and mushrooms are softened.
- Make the Gravy: Sprinkle the flour evenly over the cooked vegetables and stir continuously for 1 minute to cook the flour and coat the vegetables. Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard, then bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the gravy thickens slightly.
- Simmer Patties in Gravy: Return the browned patties to the skillet with the gravy. Spoon some gravy over the patties, cover the skillet, and let them simmer gently for 10 to 12 minutes until the patties are fully cooked and tender.
- Serve: Serve the Salisbury steaks hot, generously topped with mushroom gravy. It pairs wonderfully with creamy mashed potatoes or steamed rice.
Notes
- For extra richness in the gravy, stir in a tablespoon of butter just before serving.
- You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter, lower-fat option without sacrificing flavor.
- Ensure not to overmix the patties to keep them tender.
- Leftover Salisbury steak and gravy refrigerate well and reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty with gravy
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
