Here’s a classic, hearty Salisbury Steak recipe — tender ground beef patties smothered in rich brown gravy, perfect with mashed potatoes.
🥩 Classic Salisbury Steak
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Patties:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: sautéed onions or mushrooms
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Patties
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until combined; don’t overwork.
- Shape into 4 oval patties.
2️⃣ Brown the Patties
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add a little oil or butter and brown patties 3–4 minutes per side.
- Remove patties and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Gravy
- In the same skillet, melt butter.
- Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Optional: sauté onions or mushrooms in gravy.
- Simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
4️⃣ Simmer Patties in Gravy
- Return patties to the skillet.
- Cover and simmer on low 10–15 minutes, until patties are cooked through (internal temp 160°F / 71°C).
5️⃣ Serve
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
- Spoon extra gravy over the top.
💡 Tips
- For extra flavor, add a splash of soy sauce or a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the meat mixture.
- Use a mix of ground beef and ground pork for more tenderness.
- Make ahead: patties can be formed and refrigerated for several hours before cooking.
- Leftovers reheat well in the skillet with some additional broth.
If you want, I can also give you a slow cooker Salisbury steak version or a smoky mushroom gravy variation for extra flavor.
Do you want one of those variations?
