You’re going full comfort mode — and it doesn’t get much more satisfying than Salisbury steak with garlic mashed potatoes and mushroom & onion gravy. 🍽️ This is classic diner-style food that’s hearty, rich, and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Let’s break it down into 3 main components and then bring it all together:
🥩 Salisbury Steak with Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Mushroom-Onion Gravy
🕒 Prep: 25 min | Cook: 30 min
🍽️ Serves: 4–6
🔹 Part 1: Salisbury Steak Patties
🧂 Ingredients:
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1 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
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⅓ cup breadcrumbs
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1 egg
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2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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2 tbsp ketchup
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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
🧑🍳 Instructions:
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Mix all ingredients in a bowl until combined (don’t overmix).
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Form into oval-shaped patties (like mini meatloafs), about ¾ inch thick.
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Sear in a skillet with a bit of oil over medium-high heat, 4–5 min per side, until browned.
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Remove and set aside (they’ll finish cooking in the gravy).
🔹 Part 2: Mushroom & Onion Gravy
🍄 Ingredients:
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1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp oil
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1 large onion, thinly sliced
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8 oz mushrooms, sliced
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2 tbsp flour
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2 cups beef broth
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional: 1 tsp Dijon mustard or a splash of cream for extra richness
🧑🍳 Instructions:
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In the same skillet, add butter & oil.
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Sauté onions for 2–3 minutes, then add mushrooms and cook until browned.
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Sprinkle in flour, stir and cook for 1–2 minutes.
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Gradually add beef broth, whisking to avoid lumps.
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Stir in Worcestershire sauce, mustard (optional), and season to taste.
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Add the steaks back in, cover, and simmer for 10–15 minutes until cooked through and sauce thickens.
🔹 Part 3: Garlic Mashed Potatoes
🥔 Ingredients:
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2 lbs russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
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4–5 cloves garlic, peeled
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4 tbsp butter
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½–¾ cup milk or heavy cream, warmed
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional: splash of sour cream or cream cheese for extra creaminess
🧑🍳 Instructions:
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Boil potatoes and garlic together in salted water until fork-tender (12–15 min).
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Drain and return to pot.
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Add butter and mash. Slowly add warm milk/cream until desired consistency is reached.
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Season with salt and pepper. Stir in sour cream or cream cheese if using.
🍽️ To Serve
Plate it up like this:
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A big scoop of garlic mashed potatoes
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One or two Salisbury steaks
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Ladle that rich mushroom & onion gravy generously over the top
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Garnish with chopped parsley (if you’re feeling fancy)
✅ Optional Add-Ons:
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Roasted green beans, steamed broccoli, or peas on the side
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A slice of buttered bread or a soft roll to mop up extra gravy
Would you like a sheet pan version or make it into a slow cooker meal?