Ah yes — Salisbury Steak with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Mushroom-Onion Gravy 🍽️ — classic comfort food that hits all the right notes: hearty, savory, and utterly satisfying. Here’s a complete, from-scratch recipe.
Salisbury Steak with Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Mushroom-Onion Gravy
Ingredients (4 servings)
For the Salisbury Steak
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
For the Gravy
- 2 tbsp butter
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
For Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- ½ cup milk (warm)
- 4 tbsp butter
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Make the Mashed Potatoes
- Boil potatoes and garlic in salted water until tender (about 15–20 min).
- Drain, then mash with butter and warm milk.
- Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
2. Prepare Salisbury Steaks
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, diced onion, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Form into 4–6 oval patties.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil. Brown patties 3–4 min per side (they’ll finish cooking in the gravy). Remove and set aside.
3. Make Mushroom-Onion Gravy
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Sauté sliced mushrooms and onions until softened and golden (5–7 min).
- Sprinkle flour over mushrooms/onions; cook 1–2 min, stirring.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until thickened, 5–7 min.
- Season with salt and pepper.
4. Combine Steaks & Gravy
- Return patties to the skillet with gravy.
- Simmer gently 10–15 min until steaks are fully cooked (internal temp 160°F / 71°C).
5. Serve
- Plate Salisbury steaks over mashed potatoes.
- Spoon mushroom-onion gravy generously over the top.
Tips for Best Results
- Don’t overmix the beef mixture — keeps steaks tender.
- Make gravy in the same pan for maximum flavor from browned bits.
- Add a dash of cream to gravy for extra richness if desired.
If you want, I can also give:
- Instant Pot version (one-pot convenience)
- Healthier, lower-fat version
- Make-ahead freezer version
Do you want me to provide one of these variations?
