Old Fashioned Salisbury Steak Recipe
A classic comfort food, this old fashioned Salisbury steak recipe features tender beef patties smothered in a rich mushroom-onion gravy. A diner favorite made easy at home!
Print Pin Servings: 6
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: 12$
Equipment
- 1 Large cast iron skillet (For perfect searing & even heating)
- 1 Large mixing bowl (For mixing the patty ingredients)
- 1 Box grater (For grating the onion)
- 1 Wooden spoon (For stirring the gravy)
- 1 Whisk (For smoothing out the gravy)
- 1 Measuring cups/spoons (To measure ingredients accurately)
- 1 Ladle (For serving the gravy)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs Ground beef - 80/20 for best juiciness
- ½ cup Fresh breadcrumbs - Absorbs moisture without being dense
- ¼ cup Grated onion - Adds moisture and flavor
- 1 Large egg - Helps bind the patties
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce - Deepens the umami flavor
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder - Enhances flavor
- ½ teaspoon Sea salt - Adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground for best flavor
- ½ teaspoon Mustard powder - Adds depth of flavor
- ½ teaspoon Paprika - Gives color and mild spice
For the Gravy
- 1 tablespoon Butter - Adds richnessAdds richness
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil - Helps brown the mushrooms
- 1 cup Mushrooms - Sliced
- 1 med Sweet onion - Thinly sliced
- 2 cups Beef broth - Use low sodium if preferred
- ¼ cup Heavy cream - Makes the gravy silky
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme - Or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet - (Optional) for color
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour - Helps thicken the gravy
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, mustard powder, and paprika.
- Shape into oval patties (about 4-6) and let them rest for 10 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a little oil and sear patties until browned on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Remove patties from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and add mushrooms. Cook until golden brown.
- Add sliced onions and sauté until caramelized (about 5 minutes).
- Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir for 1 minute.
- Gradually add beef broth while stirring, followed by heavy cream and thyme.
- Stir in Kitchen Bouquet if using.
- Return the patties to the skillet and spoon gravy over them.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the gravy thickens and the patties are cooked through.
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
Nutrition
Serving: 250g | Calories: 450kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 14g (5%) | Protein: 30g (60%) | Fat: 32g (49%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 120mg (40%) | Sodium: 600mg (26%) | Potassium: 550mg (16%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 450IU (9%) | Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) | Calcium: 60mg (6%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)