Here’s a classic, comforting Salisbury Steak recipe — juicy beef patties smothered in rich onion mushroom gravy 🍽️🥩✨
Salisbury Steak
Serves: 4
Time: ~40 minutes
Ingredients
For the Steaks:
- 1½ lbs (680 g) ground beef
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Gravy:
- 1 tbsp butter or oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional but traditional)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Patties
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings.
- Mix gently and form into 4 oval patties.
2️⃣ Brown the Steaks
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side until browned (they don’t need to be fully cooked yet).
- Remove from skillet and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Gravy
- In the same skillet, add butter if needed.
- Sauté onions and mushrooms until softened.
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir for 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer until thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
4️⃣ Simmer Together
- Return patties to the skillet.
- Cover and simmer 10–15 minutes until cooked through and gravy thickens.
5️⃣ Serve
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
- Spoon extra gravy on top.
Tips & Variations
- Add a splash of heavy cream for a richer gravy.
- Mix a tablespoon of Dijon mustard into the beef mixture for depth.
- For extra flavor, caramelize the onions longer before making the gravy.
If you’d like, I can also give a slow cooker Salisbury steak version that’s extra tender and hands-off.
