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Salisbury Steak smothered in gravy with mushrooms and onions. Serve over noodles or rice. This is comfort food at its finest!
SALISBURY STEAK: A COMFORT FOOD CLASSIC!
Salisbury Steak is one of those timeless comfort food meals that takes me back to my childhood. On busy Saturday nights when my mom didn’t have time to cook, she’d rely on those classic red-box Banquet TV dinners to get dinner on the table. For me, it was always the Salisbury steak dinner with corn and mashed potatoes – a nostalgic combo that still brings back memories.
I didn’t have a discerning palate back then to know if frozen Salisbury Steak really measured up. What I do know is that my homemade version is undoubtedly better! My recipe features tender Salisbury steak smothered in a savory mushroom and onion gravy. While I love serving it over buttery noodles for a comforting meal, it’s just as delicious paired with mashed potatoes or fluffy rice.
Let’s head to the kitchen and make Salisbury steak for an easy dinner idea!
❤️ Ashley
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Salisbury steak is an American Classic that has been around since the 19th century. It is made by seasoning ground beef, shaping it into patties, and serving it with gravy.
INGREDIENTS
The star of the show when making Salisbury steak is the ground beef. Use quality ground beef with a bit of fat – I recommend an 80/20 blend which offers the best balance of flavor and moisture.
To make Salisbury steak, you will need the following ingredients:
- Ground Beef – good quality ground beef – 80/20 is recommended
- Seasonings: salt, black pepper, garlic powder
- Garlic – I use two cloves but you can measure this with your heart
- Worcestershire sauce
- Breadcrumbs
- Egg
- Butter
To make a hearty gravy, you will need:
- yellow onion – sliced
- white mushrooms – sliced
- flour
- ketchup
- Worcestershire sauce
- beef broth
- salt and pepper to taste
HOW TO MAKE SALISBURY STEAK
This recipe can be broken down into a few simple steps.
- Prepare the beef mixture: in a large bowl combine beef with seasonings, bread crumbs, egg, garlic and Worcestershire sauce.
- Form the patties: use your hands to form 4-6 circular or oval patties.
- Cook – heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook one side for 4 minutes, then flip and continue cooking for another 4 minutes or until the patties are almost cooked through. Remove the meat, cover and set aside.
- Make the gravy – sauté the onions and mushrooms until tender. Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and onions and cook for a minute or two. Then add in remaining gravy ingredients, bring to a boil, the reduce heat and simmer.
- Simmer patties with gravy – return the meat patties to the skillet, spoon gravy over the tops, then continue simmering until the meat is fully cooked and the gravy has thickened.
- Serve
WHAT TO SERVE WITH SALISBURY STEAK
You have options when it comes to serving Salisbury steak. Here are some suggestions:
- Buttered Egg Noodles
- Mashed Potatoes (The Best Mashed Potatoes or Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes)
- Buttered corn or corn on the cob
- Roasted Veggies (roasted broccoli is always a favorite!)
- Dinner Rolls (Fast and Easy Dinner Rolls)
- Salad
- Rice
Yes, prepare the patties and gravy ahead of time, then reheat over low heat on the stove or microwave before serving.
Use a good quality ground beef with a slightly higher fat content so that the patties are juicy and flavorful. Ground beef with an 80/20 fat ratio is recommended. Ground chuck can also be used.
Salisbury steak is a timeless comfort food meal that makes for a quick and easy dinner that’s also satisfying and delicious. I love to hear from you. If you make this recipe, please tag me on social media or leave a comment. Enjoy!
Salisbury steak
Ingredients
SALISBURY STEAK INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Egg noodles for serving
GRAVY INGREDIENTS
- 1 yellow onion sliced
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire
- 2 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef with black pepper, salt, garlic powder, worcestershire sauce, garlic, bread crumbs and 1 large egg.
- Form into 4-6 oval or circular patties.
- In a large non-stick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium high heat.
- Add the patties to the pan and cook for about 4 minutes, then flip and continue cooking until the patties are cooked through.
- Remove the patties from the pan, cover with foil and set aside.
- Drain off any excess grease in the pan.
- Over medium-low heat, add the onions and mushrooms to the pan and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the mushrooms and onions are tender and golden brown.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over the onions, stir, and allow the flour to cook for a minute or two, then stir in 1 tablespoon ketchup, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce and 2 cups beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Add the Salisbury Steak patties back to the pan and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened.
- Serve over egg noodles.
