🍽️ Salisbury Steak
Salisbury steak is a classic American comfort dish made from seasoned ground beef formed into oval patties, pan-seared, and served with a rich brown gravy—often with onions and mushrooms. It’s usually paired with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
🥩 What It Is
Despite the name, it’s not actually steak. It’s more like a hamburger patty without a bun, designed to be eaten with gravy.
The dish was popularized by James Salisbury, a 19th-century physician who promoted a meat-centered diet for health reasons.
🍳 Classic Salisbury Steak Recipe
Ingredients
For the patties:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 small onion, finely minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the gravy:
- 1 tbsp butter or oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms (optional)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup (optional, for depth)
- 1–2 tbsp flour or cornstarch (to thicken)
Instructions
- Make the patties:
Mix all patty ingredients gently. Form into 3–4 oval patties. - Brown the patties:
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside. - Prepare gravy:
In the same pan, sauté onions and mushrooms until soft.
Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
Add broth, Worcestershire, and ketchup. Simmer until thickened. - Finish:
Return patties to the pan. Cover and simmer 10–15 minutes until cooked through.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Buttered egg noodles
- Steamed green beans
- Classic American diner-style with brown gravy smothered on top
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A slow cooker version
- A keto/low-carb version
- A 1950s-style diner version
- Or a freezer-friendly meal prep version
