Classic Salisbury Steak Dinner 🍽️

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A comforting Classic Salisbury Steak Dinner featuring tender seasoned beef patties smothered in rich mushroom and onion gravy. Served with creamy mashed potatoes and vegetables, this old-fashioned comfort meal is perfect for a cozy family dinner.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4–6

Ingredients

Salisbury Steak Patties

• 1½ lbs (680 g) ground beef (80–90% lean)
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 small onion, finely grated or minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Mushroom Onion Gravy

• 2 tbsp butter
• 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp soy sauce (optional)
• ½ tsp thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Serving Suggestions

• Creamy mashed potatoes
• Buttered green beans
• Roasted carrots
• Steamed broccoli
• Dinner rolls

Instructions

1. Make the patties.
   • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
   • Mix gently until combined.
   • Shape into 6 oval patties.
2. Brown the steaks.
   • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Sear patties for 3–4 minutes per side until browned.
   • Remove and set aside.
3. Make the gravy.
   • Add butter to the same skillet.
   • Cook mushrooms and onions for 5–7 minutes until softened.
   • Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
   • Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir for 1 minute.
4. Create the sauce.
   • Slowly whisk in beef broth.
   • Add Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
   • Simmer until slightly thickened.
5. Finish cooking.
   • Return Salisbury steak patties to the skillet.
   • Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes until cooked through and tender.
6. Serve.
   • Spoon mushroom gravy over the steaks.
   • Serve hot with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

Optional Variations

🧀 Cheesy Salisbury Steak: Add Swiss or provolone cheese on top before serving.
🥓 Bacon Salisbury Steak: Mix cooked bacon bits into the beef mixture.
🍄 Extra Mushroom: Double the mushrooms for a richer gravy.
🥣 Slow Cooker Version: Brown patties first, then cook with gravy on low for 4–5 hours.

Storage

• Refrigerator: Store up to 4 days in an airtight container.
• Freezer: Freeze patties with gravy for up to 3 months.
• Reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop or microwave.

Tips for Perfect Salisbury Steak

• Don’t overmix the beef mixture—gentle mixing keeps the patties tender.
• Browning the patties first adds deep flavor to the gravy.
• Use beef broth plus Worcestershire sauce for that classic savory taste.

This Classic Salisbury Steak Dinner is the ultimate comfort food: juicy beef patties, rich mushroom gravy, and hearty sides just like a traditional homemade meal. 🥩🍄🥔