Ah, Salisbury Steak—a hearty, comforting classic! It’s essentially seasoned ground beef patties simmered in a rich, savory brown gravy, perfect with mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Here’s a classic approach:
Ingredients
For the patties:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sliced mushrooms for extra flavor
Instructions
1. Make the Patties
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until combined, then shape into 4 oval patties.
2. Brown the Patties
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a little oil.
- Brown patties 3–4 minutes per side (they don’t need to cook through yet). Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Gravy
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté mushrooms if using.
- Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to make a roux.
- Slowly whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
4. Simmer Patties
- Return browned patties to the skillet, spoon gravy over them.
- Cover and simmer 10–15 minutes until patties are cooked through.
5. Serve
- Spoon extra gravy over patties.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
💡 Tips:
- Don’t overmix the meat; it keeps patties tender.
- You can make the patties ahead and freeze them uncooked for easy meals later.
- For a richer gravy, add a splash of cream or a teaspoon of Dijon mustard.
If you want, I can give a casserole-style Salisbury Steak version where everything bakes together for a one-pan comfort meal. It’s very popular for busy weeknights.
Do you want that version?
