🥩 Salisbury Steak
Salisbury steak is a classic comfort dish made from seasoned ground beef patties cooked in a rich brown onion-mushroom gravy. Despite the name, it’s not a steak—it’s more like a fancy hamburger steak.
🧾 Ingredients
For the patties:
- 500g ground beef
- 1 small onion (finely grated or chopped)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional but traditional)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
For the gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 1 cup mushrooms (sliced, optional)
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth (or stock cube + water)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the patties
- Mix ground beef, onion, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, and seasonings
- Shape into oval patties (like mini steaks)
2. Brown the patties
- Heat a pan with a little oil
- Sear patties 3–4 minutes per side until browned
- Remove and set aside (they don’t need to be fully cooked yet)
3. Make the gravy
- In the same pan, melt butter
- Sauté onions (and mushrooms if using) until soft
- Stir in flour and cook 1 minute
- Slowly add beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps
- Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper
4. Simmer
- Return patties to the pan
- Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes until cooked through and tender
- Sauce will thicken as it cooks
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
- Mashed potatoes 🥔
- Steamed rice
- Buttered noodles
- Green beans or peas
🔥 Tips:
- Don’t overmix beef or patties will become tough
- Let gravy simmer slowly for best flavor
- Add a splash of cream for a richer sauce
🌟 Variations:
- Add bell peppers for extra flavor
- Use chicken mince for a lighter version
- Make spicy with chili flakes or black pepper
If you want, I can give you a fast 20-minute Salisbury steak, a restaurant-style thick gravy version, or a healthy baked version 👍
