🥩 Salisbury Steak with Rich Mushroom Onion Gravy
Salisbury Steak is a classic American comfort food made with seasoned ground beef patties that are pan-seared and simmered in a rich, savory mushroom and onion gravy. Served over creamy mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or rice, it’s a hearty meal that’s perfect for family dinners.
⏱️ Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 4
🛒 Ingredients
🥩 Salisbury Steaks
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
🍄 Mushroom Onion Gravy
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
🌿 Garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Steaks
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, grated onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and seasonings.
- Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape into 4 oval patties.
2. Brown the Patties
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the patties for 4–5 minutes per side, until well browned.
- Remove to a plate (they will finish cooking in the gravy).
3. Prepare the Gravy
- In the same skillet, melt the butter.
- Add the onions and mushrooms and cook for 8–10 minutes, until softened and lightly browned.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the beef broth.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and thyme.
- Simmer until the gravy thickens.
4. Finish the Dish
- Return the patties to the skillet.
- Spoon the gravy over them.
- Cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes, or until the patties reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
5. Serve
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Pair Salisbury steak with:
- 🥔 Creamy mashed potatoes
- 🍚 Buttered rice
- 🍜 Egg noodles
- 🥦 Steamed broccoli
- 🥕 Honey-glazed carrots
- 🌽 Buttered corn
- 🍞 Warm dinner rolls
💡 Tips & Variations
- Use 80/20 ground beef for the juiciest patties.
- Don’t overmix the meat to keep the steaks tender.
- Add a splash of heavy cream to the gravy for extra richness.
- Swap mushrooms for caramelized onions if preferred.
- A teaspoon of soy sauce adds even more savory depth.
🧊 Storage
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooked steaks and gravy for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Warm gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of beef broth if the gravy becomes too thick.
🍴 Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 480
- Protein: 34 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fat: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
Tender, juicy beef patties smothered in a rich mushroom and onion gravy make Salisbury Steak a timeless comfort food that’s perfect with mashed potatoes for a satisfying, home-cooked meal. 🥩🍄✨