Homemade Salisbury Steak

Plated Salisbury steak with gravy, plated with a green salad and mashed potatoes.

Homemade Salisbury Steak, smothered in rich mushroom gravy, is classic comfort food. This easy one-pot recipe is budget-friendly and makes a delicious family dinner any night of the week.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Low Lactose

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 428kcal

Author Renee

Equipment

1 Enameled Cast Iron Skillet or heavy skillet
1 metal spatula
1 wire whisk
1 Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

Salisbury Steak

1½ pounds ground beef
½ large onion grated, liquid reserved
⅓ cup Panko crumbs
2 cloves garlic
1 large egg
2 tablespoons ketchup
1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dry mustard
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
2 tablespoon olive oil for frying

Mushroom Gravy

1 tablespoon butter
½ large onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
½ pound cremini mushrooms or Baby Bellas, sliced
3 tablespoons flour or Wondra
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or more, to taste
1 teaspoon dry mustard
kosher salt to taste
pepper to taste

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, ketchup, Worcestershire, and dry mustard. Set aside.
Mix the Ground Beef
In a large mixing bowl, combine grated onion, onion juice, and bread crumbs. Allow them to set for a few minutes so the breadcrumbs can fully absorb the onion juice.
Add a lightly beaten egg, ketchup, Worcestershire, dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Add the ground beef, and mix lightly by hand.
Shape the Patties
Shape the mixture into six equal patties, ½- to ¾-inch thick. Salisbury steak patties are traditionally oval-shaped.
Sear the Patties
Preheat a large skillet over medium-high. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the entire bottom of the pan.
Add the prepared hamburger steaks and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and remove the seared steaks to a plate. Set aside.
Make the Gravy
Add the butter and chopped onions to the dripping in the skillet, and cook on medium-low for 4-5 minutes.
Sprinkle in the flour and whisk it into the onions and drippings. Whisk for one minute, and then add the beef broth mixture all at once. Whisk to combine
Add the sliced mushrooms, and simmer for 4-5 minutes, until the gravy is just beginning to thicken.
Season the gravy to taste with salt, pepper, and additional Worcestershire if needed.
Simmer the Steaks
Place the seared hamburger steaks into the gravy and cover the skillet. Cook on low for 12-15 minutes.
Finish & Serve
Serve smothered in mushroom gravy.

Notes

It’s easy to make your own frozen Salisbury steak dinners! Prepared hamburger patties can go in the freezer uncooked or precooked.

Uncooked (Recommended)

Freeze raw patties on a parchment-lined sheet 2-3 hours, until solid.

Transfer to airtight container or freezer bag (label with date).

Freeze for up to 3 months.

Thaw overnight in fridge before cooking.

To cook, thaw the patties overnight in the refrigerator and proceed with the recipe as directed.

Precooked

Make the entire dish and let cool.

Freeze with gravy in individual portions.

Thaw and reheat as noted above.

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