Salisbury Steak

Name: Salisbury Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20); 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 8 oz cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced; 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups beef broth; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp ketchup; 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

Seasoned ground beef patties smothered in a rich mushroom-onion gravy and served over mashed potatoes or egg noodles. A quintessential American comfort food dinner that comes together in one skillet.

45 minMediumServes 4540 cal/serving

AmericanDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinNut-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20)
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp unsalted butter
8 oz cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups beef broth
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp ketchup
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20), 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
2

Divide the mixture into 4 equal oval-shaped patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
3

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties until browned, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
4

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add 1 thinly sliced yellow onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add 8 oz sliced cremini or white button mushrooms and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute more.
5

Sprinkle 2 tbsp all-purpose flour over the mushroom mixture and stir to coat. Cook 1 minute, then gradually whisk in 2 cups beef broth. Stir in 2 tbsp ketchup and 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard.
6

Return the patties to the skillet. Simmer covered over low heat until patties reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C), about 8 to 10 minutes, turning once.
7

Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning. Serve patties topped with mushroom gravy.

Questions

Can I make Salisbury Steak dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Salisbury Steak gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko; the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos; the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Salisbury Steak keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Salisbury Steak?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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