Description
This classic Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy recipe delivers juicy ground beef patties smothered in a rich, savory mushroom and onion gravy. Ready in 30 minutes, it’s an easy stovetop dish perfect for a comforting family dinner. The patties are seasoned with garlic, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce, and browned before finishing in a luscious beef broth gravy enhanced with sautéed mushrooms and onions.
Ingredients
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Salisbury Steaks
- 1/2 onion (white, brown, or yellow)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (or 1/3 cup ordinary breadcrumbs)
- 1 lb / 500g ground beef (mince)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 beef bouillon cube, crumbled
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tsp Dijon mustard (OR 2 tsp dry mustard powder)
Mushroom Gravy
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 5 oz / 150g mushrooms, sliced
- 30g / 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (plain)
- 2 cups beef broth / stock, low sodium
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Onion Grating: Place the breadcrumbs in a bowl. Using a box grater, grate the onion directly over the breadcrumbs. Mix with your fingers and leave to soak for a few minutes to moisten the crumbs.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the remaining Salisbury Steak ingredients (ground beef, minced garlic, egg, ketchup, crumbled beef bouillon cube, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard) into the bowl with the soaked breadcrumbs. Use your hands to mix everything until just combined. Continue mixing for a couple of minutes until the mixture becomes a bit pasty, which helps the patties hold together well.
- Form Patties: Divide the mixture into 5 equal portions. Firmly pat each portion into an oval patty about 3/4 inch (1 2/3 cm) thick.
- Brown Patties: Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the patties and cook the first side for about 1 minute or until nicely browned. Gently flip and brown the other side briefly; the inside will still be raw at this point. Remove the patties onto a plate.
- Cook Aromatics: If the skillet looks dry, add a small amount of oil. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until the onions become translucent.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they turn golden and start to release their moisture.
- Make Gravy Roux: Reduce heat to medium. Add the unsalted butter to the skillet and let it melt. Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Add Gravy Liquids: Gradually pour in the beef broth while continuously stirring to keep the mixture smooth. Once mostly lump-free, whisk in the remaining gravy ingredients: 1/2 cup water, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, and 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce.
- Finish Cooking Steaks: Return the browned patties along with any juices on the plate back into the skillet. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally around the patties, until the gravy thickens and the steaks are cooked through. If the gravy thickens too quickly, add a little more water to thin it out.
- Season Gravy: Remove the steaks onto a serving plate. Taste the gravy and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Serve the Salisbury Steaks topped with the mushroom gravy. They are ideal when served over creamy mashed potatoes. Optionally, sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish.
Notes
- For best results, do not overmix the meat mixture to keep patties tender.
- Use low sodium beef broth to better control the salt level in the gravy.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Allow the grated onion to soak in breadcrumbs enhances moisture retention in patties.
- If gravy thickens too much, gradually add a little warm water to loosen consistency.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles to complement the rich mushroom gravy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Salisbury steak, mushroom gravy, ground beef patties, comfort food, easy dinner recipe, stovetop, quick meal
