Classic Salisbury steak featuring seasoned ground beef patties cooked to perfection and smothered in a rich mushroom onion gravy. This comforting dish is ideal for a hearty dinner and pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
Author:Lona
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Main Course
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
For the Salisbury Steaks
1 lb ground beef
1 large egg
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons A1 steak sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon homemade steak seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon butter
For the Gravy
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, sliced thin
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups beef broth (or stock)
Salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
8 oz sliced baby Bella mushrooms
Instructions
Prepare the Patties: In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, A1 steak sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, steak seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly using your hands and form into 4 round patties approximately ¾ to 1 inch thick.
Cook the Patties: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the patties and cook for 5 minutes on each side until fully cooked through. Remove patties and place on a plate, tent with foil to keep warm.
Prepare the Skillet: If there is excess grease left in the skillet, spoon out until only about 1 tablespoon remains. Do not clean the skillet to keep the flavor from the drippings.
Sauté Onions: Add 3 tablespoons butter to the skillet and scrape up browned bits from the pan. Add the sliced onions and cook for 5 minutes until translucent.
Make Roux: Stir in the flour with the butter and onions. Cook for about 2 minutes until the flour turns lightly brown, cooking out the raw taste.
Add Broth: Gradually pour in the beef broth while stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste.
Add Mushrooms & Simmer: Stir in the sliced mushrooms and return the cooked patties to the skillet. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 7 to 10 minutes until mushrooms are tender and the gravy has thickened further.
Serve: Serve the Salisbury steak with the mushroom gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite vegetables. Warm bread is recommended to enjoy with the rich gravy.
Notes
Use gloves when mixing the patties to keep hands clean and prevent overworking the meat.
Don’t discard the pan drippings; they add rich flavor to the gravy.
Adjust seasoning in the gravy to your preference, adding more salt or pepper as needed.
This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, steamed vegetables, or warm crusty bread to soak up the gravy.
For gluten-free option, substitute panko breadcrumbs and flour with gluten-free alternatives.