Description
This Salisbury Steak recipe transforms simple ground beef into juicy, flavorful patties simmered in a rich mushroom gravy. It’s the ultimate comfort food—hearty, savory, and perfect served over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.
Ingredients
For the Salisbury Steak Patties:
1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup bread crumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Mushroom Gravy:
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Patties: In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper until just combined. Shape into 4–6 oval patties.
- Cook the Patties: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the patties for 3–4 minutes per side until browned. Add 1/2 cup beef broth, cover, and simmer on low for 10–15 minutes until cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- Make the Gravy: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onions, cooking 8–10 minutes until golden. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute. Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth, then add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–10 minutes until thickened.
- Assemble: Return patties to the skillet and spoon gravy over them. Simmer for a few minutes to combine flavors. Garnish with parsley and serve hot over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.
Notes
Use an 80/20 beef blend for juicy patties.
For extra richness, stir in sour cream or cream before serving.
Deglaze the pan with balsamic vinegar for deeper flavor.
To make dairy-free, use olive oil instead of butter and non-dairy milk.
Store leftovers for up to 3 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty with gravy
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
