Ah, Salisbury steak — classic American comfort food: tender beef patties smothered in a rich, savory brown gravy. It’s like a meatloaf-meets-steak, perfect with mashed potatoes. Here’s a full guide:
Salisbury Steak Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the patties:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (preferably 80/20)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (or 2 tbsp onion powder)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Make the patties:
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Form into 4 oval patties, about 1/2–3/4 inch thick.
2. Cook the patties:
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil.
- Sear patties 3–4 minutes per side until browned (they don’t need to be fully cooked yet). Remove and set aside.
3. Make the gravy:
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Sauté sliced onions until soft.
- Sprinkle in flour and cook 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook until gravy thickens slightly.
4. Combine patties and gravy:
- Return the patties to the skillet.
- Simmer on low 10–15 minutes until patties are cooked through and fully coated in gravy.
5. Serve:
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley.
Tips for Best Salisbury Steak
- Tender patties: Don’t overwork the meat when mixing.
- Flavor boost: Sauté onions and garlic in the gravy for more depth.
- Make ahead: Patties can be seared ahead of time; finish in gravy when ready to serve.
- Gravy variations: Add mushrooms for a mushroom gravy twist.
If you want, I can also give a slow-cooker version that makes it super tender and hands-off — perfect for a cozy dinner with minimal effort.
Do you want me to do that?
