If you’re craving classic comfort food, this easy Salisbury Steak recipe is the way to go! Perfectly seasoned ground beef patties are smothered in a delicious mushroom gravy. Can it get any better than that?
This vintage recipe, popular in restaurants and diners for decades, is a soul warming meal that will be loved by all…
With a world of amazing flavors to explore, sometimes we get sidetracked and forget about good old fashioned homestyle cooking. But sometimes those nostalgiac meals are just what we’re looking for.
Recipes like Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Mushroom Stroganoff, and that southern breakfast hero Biscuits and Gravy are some of our all time favorites.
This Salisbury steak is another comforting meal that so many have fond childhood memories of.
What is Salisbury Steak?
Salisbury steak is a ground beef patty with binders and seasonings, which gets seared and then cooked in a savory mushroom gravy. Rather than an actual steak, we would more describe it as a giant disk shaped meatball!
The recipe was first developed by American physician James Salisbury in the 1800’s. Promoting a meat centered diet for health, Dr. Salisbury recommended this dish as a treatment for ailments. While modern nutritionists would surely scoff at calling it health food, it’s still a super satisfying meal that has endured for many years.
Ingredients for Salisbury Steak
Beef Patty
- Ground beef – The main star.
- Binders – Egg and panko.
- Seasonings – Ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Gravy
- Butter – The base of the roux.
- Flour – All purpose, for thickening.
- Veggies – Onion and mushrooms.
- Beef broth – I use Better than Bouillon.
- Seasonings – Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, pepper, kitchen bouquet (optional for color).
How to Make Salisbury Steak
1. Make patties: First, mix the ground beef with the binders and seasonings. Divide this mixture into four or five portions and shape into flat, oval shaped patties.
TIP: Make sure to form the patties such that the edges are thicker than the center. This will help prevent them from becoming spherical, and ensure more even cooking.
2. Sear patties: Heat some oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the beef patties and sear 3-4 minutes per side. Remove them to a plate.
3. Sauté veggies: In the same pan, add onion and cook till it starts to become translucent. Then add the mushrooms and cook till they begin to soften up.
4. Create gravy: Reduce heat to medium, then add in the butter. Once it has melted and become hot, stir in the flour to make a roux. Gradually add the beef broth, stirring as you go to avoid lump. Stir in the rest of the gravy ingredients.
5. Finish the dish: Add the beef patties back in and cover with gravy. Cook till gravy has thickened and the meat patties are cooked. Serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions
The most common way to serve these gravy drenched patties is along with Mashed Potatoes. That being said, Salilsbury steak also goes great with rice or egg noodles.
We also like to have some green veggies on the side. Our top contender would be Green Beans Almondine, but peas, broccoli or even a salad would go nicely.
Can I Make Salisbury Steak with Other Meats?
Certainly. A 50/50 mixture of ground beef and ground pork are a great option. We can see ground lamb also working well with this recipe.
If you prefer to avoid red meats, you can also make Salisbury steak out of ground turkey or chicken. Just look for something with no less than 10% fat content, as the patties can become dried out.
Leftovers and Storage
Leftover Salisbury steak can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Simply reheat over medium low heat on stovetop, flipping the patty a few times while it heats up.
It can also be frozen, again in an airtight container, for 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
This week, bypass the frozen dinner aisle and cook this generational favorite from scratch in your own kitchen. It’s an easy weeknight dinner option that will make your mouth water.
Salisbury Steak, on our Gypsy Plate… enjoy!
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Salisbury Steak
Salisbury Steak is a vintage comfort food, where a ground beef patty is smothered in a flavorful mushroom gravy.
Ingredients
Beef Patties
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup panko
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1½ tablespoons mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Gravy
- ½ small onion, diced
- 8oz mushrooms, sliced
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- Kitchen Bouquet (optional for color)
Instructions
- Mix the ground beef and other beef patty ingredients except for oil in a bowl. Divide this mixture into four or five portions and shape into flat, oval shaped patties.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the beef patties and sear 3-4 minutes per side. Remove them to a plate.
- In the same pan, add onion and cook till it starts to become translucent. Then add the mushrooms and cook till they begin to soften up.
- Reduce heat to medium, then add in the butter. Once it has melted and become hot, stir in the flour to make a roux.
- Gradually add the beef broth, stirring as you go to avoid lump. Stir in the rest of the gravy ingredients.
- Add the beef patties back in and cover with gravy. Cook till gravy has thickened and the meat patties are cooked. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter dish, you can use ground turkey or ground chicken.
- Leftover Salisbury steak can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Simply reheat over medium low heat on stovetop, flipping the patty a few times while it heats up.
- It can also be frozen, again in an airtight container, for 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 517Total Fat 32gSaturated Fat 13gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 15gCholesterol 152mgSodium 1328mgCarbohydrates 20gFiber 2gSugar 4gProtein 37g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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You don’t specify how much flour to use in the gravy?
4 tablespoons. Thank you for catching the omission, we have updated the recipe card.