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
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.
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Jen
This dish totally takes me back to my childhood. We served it alongside mashed potatoes to be able to soak up all the last bit of gravy. So good!
wilhelmina
This was the most satisfying meal I have made in a while. We had it with mashed potatoes on the side to soak up all that wonderful gravy. Total comfort food!
Stephanie
WOW! Really delicious. Everyone loved it and I loved how easy it was to make.
Adrianne
The mushroom gravy on these steaks sound too die for. I love that the ground beef patties are full of flavour and are simple to make also!
Gail Montero
All that yummy sauce! My family surely would love this and need to try this for dinner soon!
Kristina Tipps
My husband LOVES salisbury steak and this was the first time we’ve made it. It was great!
Dannii
Now this is my kind of comfort food. Definitely one to add to the meal plan.
Biana
Yum! My favorite comfort food, and I love that you added mushrooms to it.
linda Burwell
I just made this but added a little red wine. I felt it needed a little acid. Lemon juice would work too..
Catalina
I am drooling over this steak. Love how creamy it is!
Cathy
Salisbury steak is my kids’ favorite school lunch! I need to make this for them!
Allyson Zea
This is such a hearty classic that always comes out delicious! Thank you for the easy directions!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes
Such an incredibly delicious meal!! My whole family loved it!
katerina @ diethood.com
I love how easy and delicious this is! The perfect weeknight meal!!
Amanda Livesay
A family favorite! So good and surprisingly easy!
Amanda
We will be adding this to the weekly rotation, every bite was so delicious!
Sue
I make Salsbury Steak using cube steaks ….