Description
This classic Salisbury Steak recipe combines tender ground beef patties seasoned with onions, Italian herbs, and Worcestershire sauce, cooked to a golden brown and smothered in a rich mushroom gravy. Perfectly balanced and hearty, this dish is a comforting meal that can be prepared entirely on the stovetop in just 40 minutes, serving four people.
Ingredients
Beef Patties
- 1 yellow onion, divided
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
Mushroom Gravy
- Remaining 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
- 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Onions: Finely mince about ½ cup of the yellow onion for the beef mixture. Slice the remaining onion to use later in the mushroom gravy.
- Make Beef Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, minced onion, breadcrumbs, egg, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands until evenly combined. Divide into four equal portions and shape each into a flattened oval.
- Cook Patties: Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the shaped beef patties and cook for about 5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove patties from skillet and place on a clean plate.
- Cook Mushrooms and Onions: In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and remaining sliced onion along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until vegetables soften and most moisture has evaporated, stirring occasionally and scraping browned bits from the skillet bottom.
- Create Roux: Add butter and flour to the softened mushrooms and onions. Stir continuously for about two minutes until a paste forms and coats the skillet bottom.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in beef broth and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Stir thoroughly to dissolve the flour and loosen browned bits. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often, allowing the gravy to thicken.
- Combine and Finish: Return beef patties to the skillet, spoon gravy over them, and simmer together for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh mushrooms for best flavor in the gravy.
- Breadcrumbs help keep patties tender; panko can be substituted for a lighter texture.
- Simmer patties in gravy gently to keep them moist without overcooking.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute breadcrumbs and all-purpose flour with gluten-free alternatives.
- Leftover gravy can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American