Description
Hearty Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy delivers classic comfort right to your dinner plate. Juicy beef patties nestled in rich, velvety sauce promise a satisfying meal that brings family together with robust flavors you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground beef
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup grated onion
- Salt and black pepper
Gravy Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Craft a robust mixture by blending ground beef with breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper until cohesive and sticky. Form four oval patties with a slight center depression to ensure uniform cooking.
- Sear patties in a hot skillet with oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside, acknowledging they will finish cooking in the gravy.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and olive oil. Sauté mushrooms until caramelized and golden, approximately 4-5 minutes. Add onions and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until softened, then incorporate garlic and cook briefly.
- Dust the mushroom-onion mixture with flour, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a golden roux. Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, allowing the gravy to simmer and thicken for 5-7 minutes.
- Gently nestle seared patties into the simmering gravy. Cover and cook for 10 minutes at medium-low heat, ensuring meat reaches safe internal temperature and absorbs rich gravy flavors. Finish with fresh parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Plate the Salisbury steaks with additional chopped parsley. Accompany with mashed potatoes or preferred side dishes, generously spooning mushroom gravy over the meat for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for a healthier version, aiming for 90% lean or higher to reduce excess fat while maintaining juicy texture.
- Create uniform patties by using a burger press or weighing each portion to ensure even cooking and consistent size.
- Handle meat mixture gently when mixing and shaping to prevent tough, dense Salisbury steaks; overmixing can make them rubbery.
- Enhance flavor depth by adding a splash of red wine or dark beer to the mushroom gravy for more complex taste profile.
- Substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Add extra umami by incorporating a teaspoon of tomato paste or a dash of soy sauce into the meat mixture for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg