Easy Salisbury Steak Recipe
This Easy Salisbury Steak Recipe turns boring ground beef into juicy, fork-tender patties drowning in gravy so good you'll want to drink it straight from the pan. Way more satisfying than those sad frozen dinners , this is the kind of food that makes your kitchen smell like pure comfort and has everyone sneaking back for thirds when they think nobody's looking.
Print Pin Servings: 4 people
Calories: 485kcal
Cost: $8.75
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet with lid For browning patties and making gravy
- 1 Large mixing bowl To combine meat mixture without overmixing
- 1 Whisk For smooth, lump-free gravy
- 1 meat thermometer To ensure safe internal temperature of 160°F
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef 80/20 blend works best for flavor and moisture
- ½ cup breadcrumbs panko or regular.for binding
- 1 large egg room temperature,helps bind ingredients
- 1 medium onion finely diced divided use
- 3 cloves garlic minced,for aromatic depth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce essential for authentic flavor
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground preferred
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for browning patties
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted for making gravy
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour for thickening gravy
- 2 cups beef broth low sodium preferred
- ½ cup heavy cream adds richness to gravy
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme optional but recommended
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced optional for mushroom gravy
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, half the diced onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined - don't overmix. Shape into 4-6 oval patties, slightly flatter than regular burgers. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown patties on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Don't worry about cooking through completely - they'll finish in the gravy. Remove patties and set aside.
- In the same skillet with the browned bits, add butter and remaining diced onion. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms if using. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in beef broth, then cream. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Return browned patties to the skillet with gravy. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until patties are cooked through (internal temperature 160°F) and gravy has thickened. Gravy should coat the back of a spoon. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
The real magic of perfect salisbury steak happens when you brown those patties just right and let them simmer in their own rich gravy, creating layers of flavor that remind you of Sunday dinners at grandma's house and cozy diner booths where comfort food reigns supreme.
Nutrition
Serving: 1patty with gravy | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 680mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 4.2mg