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A plate of homemade Salisbury steak with brown gravy over mashed potatoes, garnished with parsley, on a white kitchen counter.

Easy Salisbury Steak Recipe

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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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Simmering Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: 10$

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)

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

Instructions 

Prepare the Patties

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, and onion soup mix.
  • Mix gently with hands until just combined. Do not overwork.
  • Shape into oval patties (about ½-inch thick).

Brown the Patties

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a little oil if needed.
  • Sear the patties for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
  • Remove and set aside.

Make the Gravy

  • In the same skillet, add butter and sliced onions.
  • Cook until soft.
  • Sprinkle in flour and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.

Finish the Dish

  • Gradually pour in beef broth while whisking to avoid lumps.
  • Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  • Return the patties to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.

Serve and Enjoy!

  • Spoon extra gravy over the patties and serve warm with mashed potatoes or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 420kcal (21%) | Carbohydrates: 14g (5%) | Protein: 26g (52%) | Fat: 28g (43%) | Saturated Fat: 10g (63%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 110mg (37%) | Sodium: 890mg (39%) | Potassium: 420mg (12%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 300IU (6%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 40mg (4%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)