Description
This Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy recipe is a comforting American classic featuring juicy ground beef patties smothered in a rich, savory mushroom and onion gravy. Perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner, it’s easy to prepare and pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steaks
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Mushroom Gravy
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Patties: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined to keep the patties tender. Shape the mixture into 4 oval patties.
- Cook the Patties: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until they develop a browned crust. Remove the patties from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Onions and Mushrooms: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add the thinly sliced onions and mushrooms. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and brown evenly.
- Make the Gravy: Sprinkle the flour over the cooked mushrooms and onions, stirring thoroughly to coat them and cook out the raw flour taste. Slowly pour in the beef broth while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce and thyme if using. Continue to stir until the gravy thickens.
- Simmer Patties in Gravy: Return the seared patties to the skillet, spoon some gravy over them, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes to cook the patties through and allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the Salisbury steaks hot, generously topped with mushroom gravy. They pair best with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef.
- Add a splash of cream to the gravy for a richer, creamier texture.
- Be careful not to overmix the beef mixture to keep the patties tender.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty with gravy
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
