Here’s a classic and comforting Salisbury steak recipe you can make at home—juicy patties smothered in a rich mushroom gravy.
Ingredients
For the Patties:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85% lean works best)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the Patties:
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Form into 4 oval-shaped patties.
- Cook the Patties:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little oil.
- Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Gravy:
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté mushrooms until soft.
- Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and stir to form a roux. Cook 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly add beef broth, whisking to remove lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Combine & Simmer:
- Return patties to the skillet with the gravy.
- Simmer for 5–10 minutes so patties soak up the flavor.
- Serve:
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
Tips for Best Results
- Use ground beef with some fat—too lean and the patties dry out.
- Don’t overmix the meat; gentle mixing keeps patties tender.
- For extra flavor, sauté onions with mushrooms for the gravy.
- You can make the gravy richer with a splash of cream or milk at the end.
If you want, I can also give you a quick 20-minute Salisbury steak hack that skips the pan-frying step and still tastes amazing.
Do you want me to share that shortcut?
