Salisbury steak is a classic comfort food dish that’s basically seasoned ground beef shaped like a steak, cooked in a rich brown gravy—often served with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Despite the name, it’s not actually steak; the “steak” shape is just for presentation.
Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & black pepper
For the gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Optional: mushrooms, garlic
Instructions
- Make the patties
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Shape into oval “steaks” about 3/4 inch thick.
- Cook the patties
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add a bit of oil, and sear patties 3–4 min per side until browned.
- Remove patties and set aside.
- Make the gravy
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté mushrooms/onion if using.
- Stir in flour and cook 1–2 min.
- Slowly whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer until thickened, then return patties to the gravy and cook 5–7 min.
- Serve
- Plate the Salisbury steaks with gravy on top.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, or carrots for a full comfort meal.
💡 Tips:
- For extra flavor, add a dash of soy sauce or Dijon mustard to the beef mixture.
- You can make it in the oven too: bake the patties at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 min, then pour gravy over them.
If you want, I can also give a quick 20-minute skillet version that’s perfect when you want Salisbury steak fast without sacrificing flavor. Do you want me to do that?
