Salsbury Steak Recipe

This Homemade Salisbury Steak Recipe is a throwback to the 50’s TV dinner, but a million times better and still so easy. On the table in 30 minutes for a great family friendly dinner option!

My freezer is never without chicken breasts, thighs, and ground beef. Such staples for each weeknight dinners, including one of our favorite comfort meals – Salisbury Steak.

Most people know Salisbury Steak from the popular 50’s TV dinner, but you can easily make it at home and a million times better, of course!

Well, it’s not steak at all. It’s basically seasoned hamburger patties formed into the shape of steaks. But then they’re taken up 10 notches by cooking in a luscious gravy and served over mashed potatoes. No bun, unlike a hamburger sandwich. It gets its name from James Henry Salisbury who was a doctor during the Civil War and served the original version to the soldiers.

All you really need to know, though, is that Salisbury steak is a delicious way to use ground beef for a family-friendly, easy 30 minute meal!

This is pure stick-to-your-ribs old school comfort food with a lot of different options for side dishes. These are some of our favorites:

With simple pantry ingredients and one pan, you’re on your way to an easy dinner that never disappoints!

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salsbury steak recipe

Easy Homemade Salisbury Steak

salsbury steak recipe

This Homemade Salisbury Steak Recipe is a throwback to the 50’s TV dinner, but a million times better and still so easy. On the table in 30 minutes for a great family friendly dinner option!

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 317 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 138 mg, Sodium 971 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg (, beaten)
  • 2 teaspoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ((for the skillet))
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 cups beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 6 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms
  • Salt and pepper (, to taste)
  • mashed potatoes
  • roasted broccoli

Instruction:

  1. In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the steaks (except the oil) until combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into 4 equal oval patties, about 3/4-inch thick.
  3. In a large nonstick skillet, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat; add the steaks and cook, about 3 minutes per side until they get a nice golden crust (reducing the heat if they’re browning too much.) Transfer to a plate.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium and in the same skillet with the drippings, add butter. Once melted, add in the flour and whisk until combined and no lumps remain.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the beef stock, whisking well. Add in the ketchup, Worcestershire, onion powder, whisking to combine.
  6. Add in the mushrooms, then simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  7. Add the partially cooked steaks back to the skillet and nestle into the gravy; cover and cook another 10 minutes until cooked through (with an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.)
  8. Serve steaks over mashed potatoes with some of the mushroom gravy drizzled on top.

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

salsbury steak recipe

Recipe VIDEO above. Salisbury steak is a totally scrumptious way to transform the humble ground beef / mince into something amazing! The onion grating / soaking breadcrumbs will make your patties extra tasty and tender, and the Mushroom Gravy is made extra delicious by cooking the Salisbury Steaks IN the gravy.

Prep: 15min

Total: 30min

Serving Size: 316 g

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 316 g, calories 286 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Sodium 651 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g

Ingredients:

  • 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)
  • 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 flour ((all purpose / plain))
  • 2 cups beef broth / stock (, low sodium)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper

Instruction:

  1. Form patties – Divide into 5 and pat very firmly into oval patties around 3/4″ / 1 2/3 cm thick.
  2. Serve salisbury steaks topped with the mushroom gravy – over mashed potato is ideal! Sprinkle with a bit of parsley if desired.

The Very Best Salisbury Steak Recipe

salsbury steak recipe

Comfort classic, the BEST Salisbury steak recipe made with ground beef in a rich, meaty mushroom gravy. Better than mom used to make!

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 g

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 g, calories 280 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Sodium 584 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • pinch of salt
  • For the gravy:
  • 1 large vidalia onion (diced)
  • 4 ounces sliced white mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons flour or cornstarch
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • kosher salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Chopped fresh parsley or chives

Instruction:

  1. In a large bowl, use your hands to blend together the beef, bread crumbs, tomato paste, worcestershire sauce, ground mustard, onion powder, pepper and salt until well combined. Divide the beef mixture into four equal size portions and form into patties about 1/2 inch thick.
  2. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat in a large cast iron or heavy bottomed skillet. Add the patties to the pan and cook until browned, approximately 2-3 minutes. Turn the patties over and cook for 3-4 minutes longer or until browned. Transfer to a platter and keep warm.
  3. Pour off the fat in the pan and return to the heat. Add the onions to the pan and cook until translucent. Add the mushrooms and cook until softened. Stir in the thyme, garlic powder and flour. Cook for 1 minute. Slowly add the beef stock scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen the brown bits. Stir in the worcestershire sauce and bring the mixture to a boil. When the gravy begins to thicken, turn the heat down and stir in the butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Return the beef patties to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes or until they are no longer pink in the middle.
  5. Sprinkle with parsley or chives, if desired. Serve immediately

Salisbury Steak

salsbury steak recipe

Treat your family to Ree Drummond’s Salisbury Steak recipe from The Pioneer Woman on Food Network; smother the beef patties in gravy for a rib-sticking meal.

Prep: 0 15min0

Total: 0 35min0

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 1 of 6 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 6 servings, calories 395, Fat 28g, Saturated Fat 10g, Carbohydrate 13g, Fiber 1g, Sugar 3g, Protein 23g, Cholesterol 86mg, Sodium 554mg

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cube beef bouillon, crumbled (or powdered beef base)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 whole onion, halved and thinly sliced (or diced if you prefer)
  • 2 cups beef broth, more if needed for thinning
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning sauce, such as Kitchen Bouquet, optional
  • 4 dashes Worcestershire
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch, optional
  • Salt and pepper

Instruction:

  1. For the meat mixture: Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, ketchup, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon and some salt and pepper. Knead until all combined. Form into 4 to 6 oval patties, and then make lines across the patties to give them a “steak” appearance.
  2. Fry the patties in a skillet with the butter and oil over medium-high heat on both sides until no longer pink in the middle. Remove from the skillet and pour off any excess grease.
  3. For the gravy: Reduce the heat to medium and add in the sliced onions. Stir and cook until golden brown and somewhat soft, for several minutes. Add the beef stock, ketchup, seasoning sauce, if using, and the Worcestershire. Then combine the cornstarch with a little beef broth and add to the sauce if using. Stir and cook to reduce.
  4. Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper and more broth if needed for thinning. Then return the patties to the gravy. Spoon the gravy over the top and let them simmer and heat back up for a couple of minutes.

Salisbury Steak Recipe | Easy One Pan Meal!

FAQ

What makes it a Salisbury steak?

A cross between meatloaf and a hamburger, Salisbury steak is made from seasoned ground beef patties served with a simple mushroom and onion gravy.

What’s the difference between hamburger steak and Salisbury steak?

The difference between Hamburger Steak and Salisbury steak is fairly minimal but it’s all in the ingredients. Hamburger Steak is seasoned with just salt and pepper while Salisbury steak will have other ingredients mixed in like onion, pepper and seasonings.

What kind of meat is Salisbury steak made of?

What Kind of Meat Is Salisbury Steak Made Of? Like we said, Salisbury steak isn’t really steak at all—it’s made from ground beef. You can think of it sort of like a hamburger patty without the bun, or like a pan-fried single-serving meatloaf, or, think of it as rather meatball-like.

Is Salisbury steak just meatloaf?

Salisbury steak isn’t technically a steak, but more like a patty. In fact, it’s similar to meatloaf but usually without as many ingredients, shaped into a patty rather than a loaf, and served with a mushroom and onion gravy. If you like meatloaf, you’ll probably love Salisbury steak.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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