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Juicy homemade Salisbury steak smothered in rich onion mushroom gravy, served with buttery mashed potatoes and topped with fresh parsley for a cozy, comforting dinner.

Easy Salisbury Steak Recipe

5 from 2 votes
A homemade Salisbury steak recipe featuring juicy, flavorful beef patties smothered in a rich onion gravy. This classic comfort food is easy to prepare and perfect for a cozy family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Simmering Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Patties:
  • 2 lbs Ground Beef 80/20 mix recommended
  • 1 Egg Large
  • ½ cup Breadcrumbs Regular or panko
  • 1 packet Onion Soup Mix Store-bought or homemade
For the Gravy:
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Low-sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoon Butter Unsalted
  • 2 tablespoon Flour All-purpose
  • 1 Onion Thinly sliced
Seasonings:
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Adds depth of flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (Optional) but recommended
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet Heavy-bottomed for even browning
  • 1 Mixing bowl For combining ground beef mixture
  • 1 Wooden spoon For stirring gravy
  • 1 Measuring cups For precise ingredient portions
  • 1 Spatula For flipping the patties

Method
 

Prepare the Patties
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, and onion soup mix.
  2. Mix gently with hands until just combined. Do not overwork.
  3. Shape into oval patties (about ½-inch thick).
Brown the Patties
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a little oil if needed.
  2. Sear the patties for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
  3. Remove and set aside.
Make the Gravy
  1. In the same skillet, add butter and sliced onions.
  2. Cook until soft.
  3. Sprinkle in flour and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
Finish the Dish
  1. Gradually pour in beef broth while whisking to avoid lumps.
  2. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  3. Return the patties to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
Serve and Enjoy!
  1. Spoon extra gravy over the patties and serve warm with mashed potatoes or rice.