Here’s a classic Salisbury Steak recipe—a comforting dish of seasoned beef patties smothered in a rich mushroom and onion gravy.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Steaks:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80% lean)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Make the Patties:
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Shape into 4 oval patties.
2. Cook the Patties:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly oil it.
- Brown patties for 3–4 minutes per side (they don’t need to be fully cooked yet). Remove patties and set aside.
3. Make the Gravy:
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Sauté sliced onions and mushrooms until soft and browned.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for 1–2 minutes to cook the flour.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Cook until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper.
4. Combine:
- Return the patties to the skillet with gravy.
- Simmer gently for 10–15 minutes, until patties are cooked through and flavors meld.
5. Serve:
- Traditionally served with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
- Spoon extra gravy over the top.
💡 Tips:
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard or soy sauce to the beef mixture.
- Browning the patties well before adding gravy gives a richer taste.
- You can make a larger batch of gravy and freeze it for later meals.
If you want, I can also give a quick oven-baked version that cooks everything in one pan—less cleanup and just as tasty. Do you want that version?
