Salisbury Steak
Let me tell you what Salisbury steak actually is — it's a fancy hamburger patty smothered in mushroom gravy. That's it. And it's absolutely outstanding. Don't let the old-school cafeteria reputation f
Ingredients
For the patties
- 1.5 pounds 80/20 ground beef
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the gravy
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (sliced into rings)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Method
Step 1: Form the patties
- Mix the ground beef with breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard, salt, and pepper. Don't overwork the mixture — same rule as meatloaf. Divide into 4-6 oval patties, about 3/4 inch thick. The oval shape is traditional and helps distinguish them from regular burgers.
Step 2: Sear
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Sear the patties for about 3-4 minutes per side until a dark brown crust forms. They don't need to be cooked through — they'll finish in the gravy. Transfer to a plate.
Step 3: Build the gravy
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add the sliced mushrooms and onion. Cook for about 6-7 minutes until the mushrooms are golden and the onion is soft. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for a minute.
- Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire, scraping up all the browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a simmer and cook until the gravy thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 4: Finish together
- Nestle the patties back into the gravy. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the patties are cooked through (160°F internal) and the flavors have melded together. Spoon gravy over the patties when serving.