Salisbury Steak Recipe
When you’re in the mood for true comfort food, nothing hits the spot like homemade Salisbury steak. Growing up, I was all about those classic TV dinners with the Salisbury steak and mashed potatoes — but once I learned to make it from scratch, I was hooked. Tender, flavorful beef patties simmered in a rich onion and mushroom gravy taste so much better than anything from a box. It’s hearty, nostalgic, and surprisingly easy — the perfect weeknight meal that feels like a warm, cozy hug
Ingredients
- For the Beef Patties:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 85% lean works best
- 1/3 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
- For the Onion Gravy:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms optional but tasty
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the Beef Patties (5–10 minutes)
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently with your hands until just combined — don’t overwork it.
- Form into 4–6 oval-shaped patties.
- Brown the Patties (6–8 minutes)
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef patties and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until browned. (They don’t need to be cooked through yet.)
- Transfer patties to a plate and set aside.
- Make the Onion Gravy (10–12 minutes)
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in mushrooms and cook for another 3–4 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions and mushrooms; stir well and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually pour in beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Add Worcestershire sauce and ketchup. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the gravy thickens slightly.
- Simmer the Patties (10–15 minutes)
- Return the beef patties to the skillet, spoon some gravy over each one.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10–15 minutes until the patties are cooked through (internal temp should reach 160°F).
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve & Enjoy!
- Spoon extra gravy over each Salisbury steak and serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
Notes
✅ Don’t Overmix the Beef: Overworking makes the patties tough. Mix just until combined.
✅ Use Medium-High Heat: Helps get a good sear for that golden crust.
✅ Keep It Moist: The egg and bread crumbs keep the patties juicy.
✅ Deglaze for Flavor: Scrape up browned bits when adding broth — that’s where the flavor hides!
✅ Let It Simmer: Simmering helps the beef patties soak up all that savory gravy.
✅ Use Medium-High Heat: Helps get a good sear for that golden crust.
✅ Keep It Moist: The egg and bread crumbs keep the patties juicy.
✅ Deglaze for Flavor: Scrape up browned bits when adding broth — that’s where the flavor hides!
✅ Let It Simmer: Simmering helps the beef patties soak up all that savory gravy.