Here’s a rich, homemade Salisbury Steak with Gravy — tender beef patties simmered in savory onion-mushroom gravy. Classic comfort food 🍽️
🥩 Ingredients
For the Steaks
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
For the Gravy
- 1 tbsp butter or oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1½ cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Patties
In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Shape into 4 oval patties.
2️⃣ Brown the Patties
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side until browned.
Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Gravy
In the same pan:
- Add butter, onions, and mushrooms. Cook until soft.
- Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer until thickened (3–5 minutes).
4️⃣ Simmer Together
Return patties to the pan.
Cover and simmer 10–15 minutes until fully cooked and tender.
🍽️ Best Served With
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Buttered noodles
- Rice
- Steamed green beans
💡 Extra Flavor Tips
- Add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the gravy.
- A splash of heavy cream makes the gravy richer.
- For deeper flavor, use part beef broth + part French onion soup.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
• A slow cooker version
• A keto/low-carb version
• A quick 30-minute weeknight version