Here’s a classic, hearty Salisbury Steak recipe — tender beef patties smothered in rich brown gravy.
🥩 Salisbury Steak
Ingredients
For the steaks:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper, to taste
For the gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: sautéed mushrooms or caramelized onions
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the patties
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Form into 4 oval patties.
2️⃣ Cook the patties
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little oil.
- Brown patties 3–4 minutes per side until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the gravy
- In the same skillet, melt butter.
- Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes until lightly browned.
- Slowly whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper.
4️⃣ Combine and simmer
- Return patties to the skillet.
- Simmer in gravy 5–10 minutes until fully cooked (internal temp 160°F / 71°C) and flavors meld.
5️⃣ Serve
- Serve Salisbury steaks with mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables, spooning extra gravy over the top.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Add sautéed mushrooms to the gravy for a classic mushroom Salisbury steak.
- For extra tenderness, soak breadcrumbs in milk before mixing into beef.
- Make ahead: patties can be browned ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to simmer in gravy.
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
I can also give you:
- Slow cooker Salisbury steak
- Oven-baked Salisbury steak with gravy
- Smothered Salisbury steak with onions and mushrooms
Do you want the classic stovetop version or a slow-cooker version?
