Here’s a classic, hearty Salisbury steak recipe you can make at home:
Ingredients (4 servings)
For the steaks:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (preferably 80% lean)
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
For the gravy:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 small onion, sliced thin
Instructions
- Make the patties:
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until combined.
- Shape into 4 oval patties.
- Cook the patties:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brown the patties for 3–4 minutes per side until nicely seared (they don’t need to be fully cooked yet).
- Remove patties and set aside.
- Make the gravy:
- In the same skillet, sauté the sliced onions until soft.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions, stir for 1 minute to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer the steaks in gravy:
- Return the patties to the skillet, spooning some gravy over them.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the patties are fully cooked and the flavors meld.
- Serve:
- Spoon extra gravy over the steaks.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, or your favorite vegetables.
If you want, I can also give a shortcut “oven-baked” version that’s even easier and less hands-on. It’s surprisingly tasty! Do you want me to do that?
