Here’s a hearty, classic recipe for Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy—comfort food at its finest.
Ingredients (serves 4)
For the Steaks:
- 1 lb ground beef (preferably 80% lean)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Onion Gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 large onion, sliced thin
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the Patties:
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Form into 4 oval-shaped patties.
- Cook the Patties:
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil.
- Brown the patties on both sides (about 3–4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- Make the Onion Gravy:
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté sliced onions until soft and caramelized (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Simmer:
- Return the patties to the skillet, spoon gravy over them, and simmer for 10–15 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve:
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, topped with plenty of onion gravy.
💡 Tips for the Best Salisbury Steak:
- Don’t overmix the beef; it keeps the patties tender.
- Caramelize the onions slowly for a richer, sweeter gravy.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day—the flavors deepen!
If you want, I can also give a 10-minute shortcut version that keeps the same rich flavor but is super fast for weeknight dinners. Do you want me to do that?
