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Salisbury Steak Recipe

This Salisbury Steak Recipe is a classic comfort food dish made with juicy seasoned ground beef patties simmered in a rich mushroom onion gravy. It’s a hearty, satisfying dinner that comes together in one skillet and tastes far better than frozen versions. Perfect for weeknight meals, this homemade recipe pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. The savory gravy and tender beef patties make it a comforting family favorite that’s both budget-friendly and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salisbury Steak Patties
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 recommended
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp oil for cooking
Mushroom Onion Gravy
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet or cast iron pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Prepare the beef mixture.
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
Shape the patties.
  1. Divide the mixture into four portions and shape them into oval steak patties.
Sear the patties.
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 3–4 minutes per side until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Cook the onions and mushrooms.
  1. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add sliced onions and mushrooms and cook until softened and lightly caramelized.
Make the gravy.
  1. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Slowly whisk in beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard.
Simmer the steaks.
  1. Return the patties to the skillet. Spoon the gravy over them and let everything simmer for about 10–12 minutes until the patties are fully cooked and the gravy thickens.
Serve.
  1. Serve the Salisbury steak hot with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal

Notes

  • Use 80/20 ground beef for the juiciest patties.
  • Avoid overmixing the meat mixture to keep the steaks tender.
  • For deeper flavor, let the patties simmer in the gravy for at least 10 minutes.
  • You can add extra mushrooms or onions for more gravy texture.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors develop.

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