Ah yes—Salisbury Steak—classic comfort food with a rich, savory brown gravy and a tender, flavorful beef patty 🍽️🥩. Here’s a complete recipe for a homemade version that tastes like diner-style comfort.
🥩 Salisbury Steak
Ingredients (serves 4)
For the Steaks
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or butter (for frying)
For the Gravy
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the patties
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, finely chopped onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape into 4 oval patties.
- Cook the patties
- Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear patties 3–4 minutes per side until browned (they don’t need to be fully cooked, as they’ll simmer in the gravy).
- Remove patties from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the gravy
- In the same skillet, add butter. Sauté sliced onions until soft, 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic, cook 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle in flour and stir to form a roux, cooking 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard if using.
- Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer the patties in gravy
- Return patties to the skillet, spoon some gravy over them.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10–15 minutes until patties are cooked through.
- Serve
- Serve Salisbury steak with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or egg noodles. Spoon extra gravy over the top.
Tips for Perfect Salisbury Steak
- Don’t overmix beef: Keeps patties tender.
- Gravy: Make it thick but pourable; adjust with more broth if needed.
- Optional extras: Mushrooms sautéed with onions make the gravy even richer.
- Make ahead: Patties can be shaped a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
If you want, I can give a “restaurant-style ultra-rich Salisbury steak” version with caramelized onions, mushroom cream gravy, and a hint of red wine—basically comfort food elevated to gourmet.
Do you want me to do that?
