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Salisbury Steak: A Timeless Comfort Food Classic Made From Scratch

Salisbury Steak: A Timeless Comfort Food Classic Made From Scratch
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This Salisbury Steak is a true comfort food classic. Juicy ground beef patties are pan-fried until golden, then simmered in a rich mushroom and onion gravy made completely from scratch. Using simple, everyday ingredients, this dish delivers big, nostalgic flavor and is perfect for a cozy homemade dinner.

Ingredients

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Beef Patties

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • ⅓ cup seasoned breadcrumbs

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • Black pepper, to taste

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying)

Gravy

  • 1 medium onion, sliced or chopped

  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1¾ cups beef broth

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Prep the Patties
    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, breadcrumbs, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Form into 4 oval patties, about ½–¾ inch thick.

  2. Brown the Patties
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, cook patties for 5–6 minutes per side until well browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside, leaving the fat in the skillet.

  3. Cook the Vegetables
    Add onions and mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté for 7–9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown. Transfer to the plate with the patties.

  4. Make the Gravy
    Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, sprinkle in the flour and stir continuously for 1–2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.

  5. Build the Sauce
    Slowly whisk in the beef broth until smooth. Add Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder, whisking to combine.

  6. Simmer Everything Together
    Return the beef patties, onions, mushrooms, and any juices back to the skillet. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, until the patties are cooked through and the gravy thickens. Add a splash of broth or water if the gravy becomes too thick.

  7. Serve
    Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the beef—gentle mixing keeps the patties tender.

  • Cremini mushrooms give deeper flavor, but white mushrooms work too.

  • If you like extra gravy, add an additional ½ cup of beef broth.

  • This dish pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.

  • Leftovers reheat well on the stovetop over low heat.

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