Salisbury Steak

This delectable Salisbury Steak is tender seasoned beef patties smothered with a flavorful creamy homemade mushroom gravy.  It is comfort food at its finest. Like mini meatloaf smothered in gravy.

Folks supper just does not get much better than this.  For a complete meal serve this dish with mashed potatoes, Southern Green Beans, and Homemade Biscuits. This is a quick and easy meal that the whole family can appreciate.

Why this recipe works

• This is classic comfort food at its best made with wholesome ingredients.  It is always a huge hit with friends and family.
• It is easy on the pocket book yet elegant and hearty enough to please everyone.
• Being quick and easy makes this recipe doable on a weeknight and perfect for the novice cook.

How to make Salisbury Steak

Start by adding all the ingredients for the patties in a large bowl.  Using your hands mix the ingredients and mold the meat mixture into four equal sized oval or round patties.  Then add a little oil to a large skillet and brown the patties.  Now plate the patties.

Then add some butter and a little more oil to a large pan over medium-high heat.  Now cook the onions and mushrooms until the onions are soft and the mushrooms are browned.  Then reduce the heat and add the garlic stirring and cooking for 1 minute.  Next sprinkle the mixture with a little bit of flour.  Stir and cook for about 1 minute.  Then slowly add the beef broth stirring to combine until smooth.  Salt and pepper to taste and add the beef patties back to the skillet.  Simmer for about 7 minutes so the sauce can thicken and patties can finish cooking through.

Recipe notes and helpful tips

• Use white button or cremini mushrooms sliced fairly thick.  The cremini mushroom is simply just a more mature version of the white button mushroom giving it a little more flavor.
• I like to use ground beef that is about 90% lean giving it some flavor without being too greasy.
• A little butter helps the mushrooms brown well and a little oil helps the patties brown even better.
• If the gravy gets a little thick then add a little more broth and thin it out.
• Top the steaks with a little fresh thyme, parsley or rosemary.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.  Reheat on the stove over a low simmer or in the microwave at a reduced power.
• To freeze store in a sturdy freezer container for up to 2 months.  Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop. 

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Easy Salisbury Steak Recipe

Comfort food at its best this homemade Salisbury Steak recipe combines tender ground beef patties smothered with a rich mushroom gravy.  Delicious served over mashed potatoes, rice or egg noodles.

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Course: main meal beef

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 360kcal

Author: Beth Pierce

Ingredients

Ground Beef Patties

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• ⅓ cup minced onion
• 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Mushroom Gravy

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ⅓ cup minced onion
• 8 ounces white button mushrooms sliced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 2 cups low sodium beef broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

• In a large bowl combine the ground beef, minced onion, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire Sauce,  Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
• Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Cook patties until golden brown on both sides; about 1-2 minutes per side.  Remove the patties to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil and melt butter over medium heat.  Add onions and mushrooms.  Cook until the onions are soft and the mushrooms are browned.  Reduce heat to low.  Add garlic and cook for 1 minute stirring constantly.  Sprinkle mixture with flour; cook for 1 minute stirring constantly.
• Slowly stir in beef broth until smooth.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Add beef patties back to the skillet and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the patties are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.  Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves.

Notes

• Use white button or cremini mushrooms sliced fairly thick.  The cremini mushroom is simply just a more mature version of the white button mushroom giving it a little more flavor.
• I like to use ground beef that is about 90% lean giving it some flavor without being too greasy.
• A little butter helps the mushrooms brown well and a little oil helps the patties brown even better.
• If the gravy gets a little thick then add a little more broth and thin it out.
• Top the steaks with a little fresh thyme, parsley or rosemary.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.  Reheat on the stove over a low simmer or in the microwave at a reduced power.
• To freeze store in a sturdy freezer container for up to 2 months.  Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 770mg | Potassium: 931mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 242IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 4mg

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