Oh, a classic! 😋 Salisbury Steak is pure comfort food — tender, seasoned beef patties simmered in a rich onion and mushroom gravy. It’s hearty, homestyle, and perfect over mashed potatoes or rice.
Here’s the ultimate, classic version 👇
🥩 Salisbury Steak with Onion & Mushroom Gravy
Ingredients
(Serves 4–6)
For the steaks:
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1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 blend works best)
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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1 egg
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2 tbsp ketchup
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp mustard (Dijon or yellow)
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter (for frying)
For the gravy:
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2 tbsp butter
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced
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1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional but traditional)
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 cups beef broth
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp ketchup (adds richness)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Make the patties
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In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Form into 4–6 oval-shaped patties.
2. Brown the patties
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Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear patties for 3–4 minutes per side until nicely browned (they don’t need to be fully cooked yet).
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Remove and set aside.
3. Make the gravy
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In the same skillet, melt butter.
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Add onions (and mushrooms if using) and sauté 5–7 minutes until golden.
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Stir in flour; cook 1 minute.
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Gradually whisk in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup.
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Simmer until thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
4. Combine and simmer
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Return patties to the pan, spoon gravy over top, cover, and simmer on low heat 15–20 minutes, until patties are cooked through and flavors meld.
5. Serve
Serve hot with:
🥔 Mashed potatoes
🥦 Steamed veggies
🍞 Or buttered egg noodles
💡 Tips
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For extra flavor, mix a little beef bouillon into the gravy.
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You can make this ahead — it reheats beautifully.
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Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Would you like me to give you a smothered Salisbury steak casserole version, baked with mashed potatoes and cheese? It’s a next-level comfort meal.
