Ah, Salisbury steak! It’s basically a savory ground beef patty served with a rich onion and mushroom gravy. Here’s a classic recipe you can try:
Salisbury Steak Recipe
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the steaks:
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean works best)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the patties
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form into 4 oval patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Cook the patties
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add a little oil and brown the patties on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the gravy
- In the same skillet, melt butter.
- Add onions and mushrooms, sauté until soft and browned (about 5 minutes).
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Combine and simmer
- Return the patties to the skillet with the gravy.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, turning once, until the patties are cooked through.
- Serve
- Serve the Salisbury steaks with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, spooning extra gravy on top.
💡 Tips:
- For extra flavor, you can add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the patties.
- Leftover gravy can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and tastes great over potatoes or meat.
If you want, I can also give you a shortcut version that’s just as tasty but faster—perfect if you want it ready in under 30 minutes.
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