Description
This Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy recipe transforms simple ground beef into a delicious, tender dish with flavorful patties soaked in a rich mushroom gravy. Perfect for an easy, comforting meal with a classic American twist.
Ingredients
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Steak Patties
- 1/2 onion (white, brown, or yellow)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (or 1/3 cup ordinary breadcrumbs)
- 1 lb/500g ground beef (mince)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 beef bouillon cube, crumbled
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tsp Dijon mustard (or 2 tsp dry mustard powder)
Mushroom Gravy
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 5 oz/150g mushrooms, sliced
- 30g / 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose/plain flour
- 2 cups beef broth/stock (low sodium)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Onion and Breadcrumbs: Finely grate or chop the 1/2 onion and soak it with the panko breadcrumbs in a small bowl. This will hydrate the breadcrumbs and infuse flavor, helping make the patties tender.
- Make the Patty Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, minced garlic clove, egg, ketchup, crumbled beef bouillon cube, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and the soaked onion and breadcrumbs mixture. Mix gently until just combined to avoid dense patties.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into evenly sized patties (usually 4-5), pressing into oval shapes reminiscent of classic Salisbury steaks.
- Cook the Patties: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked through. Remove patties from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Mushroom Base: In the same skillet, add butter. Once melted, sauté the finely chopped onion and minced garlic cloves until translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Add Mushrooms: Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook until softened and browned, about 5 minutes.
- Make the Gravy: Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste. Gradually whisk in beef broth, water, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir continuously until the gravy thickens.
- Finish Cooking Patties in Gravy: Return the partially cooked patties to the skillet with the mushroom gravy. Spoon some gravy over the patties and simmer gently for another 7-8 minutes or until patties are cooked through and the flavors meld together.
- Season and Serve: Taste the gravy and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, ideally with mashed potatoes or your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Watch the recipe video above for detailed steps and tips.
- Grating the onion and soaking breadcrumbs make patties extra tender and flavorful.
- The mushroom gravy is especially delicious because the steaks cook directly in it, absorbing the rich flavors.
- Try making Salisbury Steak Meatballs for a fun variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 316 g
- Calories: 286 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 651 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 101 mg
