Salisbury Steak Recipe – NatashasKitchen.com

This easy Salisbury Steak Recipe is ready in just 30 minutes! It has juicy and tender beef patties smothered in the most delicious homemade mushroom gravy. It’s so incredible over Creamy Mashed Potatoes that even picky eaters will approve of this one-pan dish.

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What is Salisbury Steak?

Salisbury steak originated in the United States and is a popular dish made with seasoned ground beef patties smothered in gravy with mushrooms (often accompanied by caramelized onions). It got its name from an American physician, Dr. J. H. Salisbury. He encouraged a meat-centered diet and so this dish was named in his honor.

We love ground beef recipes like our popular Meatloaf or this easy Stovetop Beef Chili. If you have some ground beef and don’t know what to do with it, this Salisbury Steak is a must-try, because homemade Salisbury Steak is perfect for busy weeknights:

• Comes together quickly
• Inexpensive to make
• Uses pantry staples,
• Flavor-packed!

How to Make Salisbury Steak

• Beef Patties: In a large bowl, combine beef patty ingredients and then shape into 4 oval or round patties flattening the center for even thickness. Saute in a skillet until golden brown on both sides, remove from the skillet and set aside. (NOTE: You will want to use lean beef, and 90% works best.)
• Mushrooms: Sauté ½ the onion in the same skillet just until tender, then stir in garlic and butter. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until browned, mixing frequently. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
• Gravy: In a bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients for the gravy and add to the skillet with the mushrooms. Cook over medium heat until gravy thickens. Return the patties to the pan, cover with mushroom gravy, and cook just until patties are heated through.

Tips for the Best Salisbury Steak

This easy Salisbury Steak recipe is simple to make and a family favorite, so here are some tips to ensure you have the juiciest patties and savory gravy.

• Avoid Overmixing – Work the beef just until its well combined. Too much mixing can make the patties tough.
• Form Equal-sized Patties – keep them an even thickness for even cooking
• Create a Rich Gravy – make the sauce in the same skillet to utilize the tasty pan drippings from cooking the patties
• Searing the Patties – Allow the skillet to get hot before placing the patties inside to give them a great sear and seal in the juices.

Can I Substitute Ground Beef?

Salisbury Steak is classically made with ground beef, but this recipe is versatile. You can substitute ground meats that you have on hand. Try ground turkey for a Turkey Salisbury Steak or even a combination of meats such as ground beef and ground chicken.

What to Serve with Salisbury Steak

Though you can serve the beef patties in gravy over steamy rice or even egg noodles, the most classic side dish is mashed potatoes (our Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes make dinner faster). You can add a vegetable to the side and any of these will work great:

With this traditional Salisbury Steak recipe, you are in for a treat. If you have picky eaters who don’t like mushrooms, just serve their patties without them. To the children, it’s like enjoying a juicy hamburger in gravy, and they love it!

More Easy Dinner Recipes

Once you try this Salisbury Steak recipe, try these other quick and easy dinner recipes your family will enjoy any night of the week.

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Easy Salisbury Steak Recipe ready in 30 minutes! Tender, juicy beef patties smothered in mushroom gravy. Serve Salisbury Steak over creamy mashed potatoes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

Total Time: 30 minutes mins

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• In a bowl combine all of the ingredients for the beef patties (except the oil). Mix until well incorporated and shape into 4 oval or round patties flattening the center for even thickness throughout.

• Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a non-stick pan, once hot, add patties to the skillet and cook until patties are golden brown on both sides and fully cooked. Remove the patties from the skillet and cover to keep warm.

• Sauté ½ onion (you can also slice onion into thin slices, whatever your personal preference is) in the same skillet. Once the onion starts to become tender, add the garlic and butter and mix.

• Add the mushrooms and sauté until browned, mixing frequently. Lightly season with salt and pepper.

• In a bowl, whisk together all of the remaining gravy ingredients: 2 Tbsp flour, 1 1/2 cups broth, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 tsp Worcestershire, 1/2 tsp dijon, 2 tsp ketchup, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper. Pour into the mushrooms and cook until the gravy thickens.

• Add the patties back to the pan and completely cover with the gravy and mushrooms and cook just until patties are heated through.

324kcal Calories16g Carbs31g Protein15g Fat6g Saturated Fat120mg Cholesterol1164mg Sodium932mg Potassium2g Fiber4g Sugar196IU Vitamin A3mg Vitamin C59mg Calcium4mg Iron

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Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.