🥩 Salisbury Steak (Classic Comfort Dish)
Tender, savory beef patties smothered in rich onion and mushroom gravy — a diner favorite you can make at home.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Patties:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 8 oz (225g) mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Patties
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form into 4 oval-shaped patties.
2️⃣ Brown the Patties
- Heat 1 tbsp butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked through.
- Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Gravy
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter.
- Sauté onions and mushrooms until softened.
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer 3–5 minutes until gravy thickens.
4️⃣ Finish Cooking
- Return patties to the skillet.
- Simmer in gravy 5–7 minutes until fully cooked (internal temp 160°F / 71°C).
💡 Serving Suggestions
- Mashed potatoes or egg noodles
- Steamed vegetables (carrots, peas, green beans)
- Crusty bread to soak up the gravy
🔹 Pro Tips
- For extra tenderness, add 1–2 tbsp milk to the patty mixture.
- Use a mix of beef and pork for juicier patties.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley to the gravy for flavor boost.
If you like, I can also share:
- 🍄 Mushroom-heavy “restaurant-style” Salisbury steak
- 🧄 Garlic & onion-packed quick skillet version
- 🥘 Slow-cooker comfort version with extra gravy
Which version would you like?
