The Best Salisbury Steak Recipe

A simple homemade classic, this Salisbury steak features seasoned ground beef patties topped with a rich gravy.

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This hearty, rich, homemade Salisbury steak is the perfect simple dinner idea. Lean ground beef is loaded with seasonings before being pan-cooked and topped with an easy, made-from-scratch, rich mushroom and onion gravy.

What Is Salisbury Steak?

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Salisbury steak is an American recipe that features ground beef combined with seasoning and served with gravy.

Homemade Salisbury Steak Ingredients

Best Salisbury Steak Recipe Substitutions And Additions

MUSHROOMS: You can also use white button mushrooms.

GARLIC: I used garlic powder, but you can use minced garlic as well.

MEATBALLS: You can also use the meat recipe to mix and form meatballs, which are great to store in the freezer for an easy dinner idea another night!

How To Make Salisbury Steak

STEP ONE: In a medium bowl, combine the hot water, bouillon cubes, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, garlic powder, and cornstarch. Whisk together and then set aside. 

STEP TWO: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, seasoned bread crumbs, ketchup, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, crushed beef bouillon cube, salt, pepper, and onion powder.

Use your hands to mix the meat mixture until everything is combined. 

STEP THREE: Form the meat into six equal oval patties. 

STEP FOUR: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once it is heated, add the oval meat patties to the skillet and allow them to cook until browned on one side.

Turn over and allow the other side to cook until browned. Once both sides have a nice deep browning on them and they are cooked through, remove the patties to a paper-lined plate and set aside.

Drain all but one tablespoon of excess grease from the pan. 

STEP FIVE: Add the sliced onions to the pan and stir well. The bottom of the pan may be very dark and almost have a burned appearance from cooking the ground beef patties, which is perfect for this recipe.

Allow onions to cook for three to four minutes. Add minced garlic and butter. Stir and allow to cook for an additional two minutes. 

STEP SIX: Add ½ cup of broth to the onions and garlic mixture. Use a spoon or spatula to deglaze the bottom of the pan, making sure to get all of the browned bits up and into the sauce. 

STEP SEVEN: Once the pan is deglazed, add the mushrooms and stir well. Let cook for two to three minutes. 

STEP EIGHT: Add the remaining gravy mixture and stir well. Allow the gravy to simmer for five minutes, stirring often. 

STEP NINE: Return the hamburger patties to the gravy and use a spoon to cover the patties with gravy. Let the patties simmer on low heat for three to five minutes or until warmed through. 

How To Serve Homemade Salisbury Steak

We love this classic dish served with creamy mashed potatoes and asparagus.

You can also serve it with egg noodles, rice, or even mashed cauliflower for a low-carb option.

Try our tater tot casserole and ground beef stroganoff for two more hearty meals.

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Storing This Homemade Salisbury Steak Recipe

IN THE FRIDGE: Leftover Salisbury steak can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

IN THE FREEZER: To freeze this simple Salisbury steak, make sure to store it in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to two months.

You can thaw it overnight in the fridge and then reheat it on the stove.

Easy to make and loaded with rich flavors, this hearty Salisbury steak is a classic comfort food you’ll enjoy. A simple mix of seasonings creates the perfect taste and texture once pan-seared and topped with a homemade rich mushroom gravy.

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Salisbury Steak Recipe

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A simple homemade classic, this Salisbury steak features seasoned ground beef patties topped with a rich gravy.

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 29 minutes minutes

Total Time 44 minutes minutes

Servings 6

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Ingredients

  

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Gravy

• 2 cups hot water
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced in half-moons
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced

Meat

• 1½ pounds ground beef
• ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 beef bouillon cube, crushed into a powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

 

•  In a medium bowl, combine the hot water, bouillon cubes, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, garlic powder, and cornstarch. Whisk together and then set aside. 
• In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, seasoned bread crumbs, ketchup, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, crushed beef bouillon cube, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Use your hands to mix the meat mixture until everything is combined. 
• Form meat into 6 equal oval patties.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Once it is heated, add the oval meat patties to the skillet and allow them to cook until browned on one side. Turn over and allow the other side to cook until browned. Once both sides have a nice deep browning on them, and they are cooked through, remove the patties to a paper-lined plate and set aside. Drain all but 1 tablespoon of excess grease from the pan. 
• Add the sliced onions to the pan and stir well. The bottom of the pan may be very dark and almost have a burned appearance from cooking the ground beef patties, which is perfect for this recipe. Allow onions to cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and butter. Stir and allow to cook for an additional 2 minutes
• Add ½ cup of broth to onions and garlic mixture. Use a spoon or spatula to deglaze the bottom of the pan, making sure to get all of the browned bits up and into the sauce.
• Once the pan is deglazed, add the mushrooms and stir well. Let cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the remaining gravy mixture and stir well. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often.
• Return the hamburger patties to the gravy and use a spoon to cover the patties with gravy. Let the patties simmer on low heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until warmed through.

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Notes

•  If you choose to mix the meat with your bare hands, I highly recommend using disposable gloves. That way, you reduce the risk of cross-contamination, and it’s a lot less messy.
• If you feel like you need more liquid in your gravy, add another ¼ cup of water to the mix to thin it out.

Nutrition

Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1171mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg

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