Salisbury steak is the ultimate comfort food. Juicy, pan-seared beef patties. Rich mushroom and onion gravy. 30 minutes. Serve with mashed potatoes. Hits the spot every time.
Ingredients
Serves 4.
For the Patties:
- 1½ lbs (675g) ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp ketchup or Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
For the Gravy:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 8 oz (225g) mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Make Patties
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 oval patties.
Step 2: Pan-Sear
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties 4-5 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: Make Gravy
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add onion and mushrooms. Cook 5-7 minutes until softened and golden. Add garlic, cook 1 minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables. Cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until thickened (3-5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4: Finish
- Return patties to the skillet. Spoon gravy over the top. Simmer 5-10 minutes until patties are cooked through.
Step 5: Serve
- Garnish with parsley. Serve over mashed potatoes or noodles. Savory, saucy, comfort perfected.
Summary
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Total: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings | Difficulty: Easy
Storage Notes
Fridge: 4 days. Reheat in skillet or microwave. Freezer: 3 months. Gravy may separate slightly — whisk while reheating. Great for meal prep.
