September 25, 2023
Review RecipeThe Best Salisbury Steak Recipe
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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.
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What Is Salisbury Steak?
Salisbury steak is an American recipe that features ground beef combined with seasoning and served with gravy.
Homemade Salisbury Steak Ingredients
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You’ll need:
For The Gravy:
- 2 cups of hot water
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 1 tablespoon of ketchup
- 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon of pepper
- ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
- 4 teaspoons of cornstarch
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced in half-moons
- 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
For The Steaks:
- 1½ pounds of ground beef
- ½ cup of Italian bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon of ketchup
- 2 teaspoons of dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 beef bouillon cube, crushed into a powder
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of pepper
- ½ teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
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.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
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.
![beef, breadcrumbs, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, bouillon, salt, pepper, and onion powder combined in a bowl](https://spaceshipsandlaserbeams.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Salisbury-Steak-Step1-1.jpg)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
PRO TIP:
If you feel like you need more liquid in your gravy, add another ¼ cup of water to the mix to thin it out.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Homemade Salisbury Steak Recipe FAQs
This delicious recipe will work fine with any ground meat you have on hand.
Easy Salisbury steak recipe can be frozen for up to two months.
This simple Salisbury steak recipe is best served with mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice, a side salad, and dinner rolls.
Salisbury steak is made using ground beef.
Salisbury steak generally contains more fillers, such as breadcrumbs, sauces, and onions, whereas a hamburger steak only contains salt and pepper.
To ensure that your Salisbury steak doesn’t fall apart, make sure you have enough breadcrumbs to bind all the meat patties ingredients together.
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Salisbury Steak Recipe
Ingredients
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.
Comments
Shauna says
Made this recipe and it is so rich and delicious. The best Salisbury Steak I’ve ever had!! Definitely making this again.
jay platte says
this is the best salisbury steak recipe i’ve ever had!!
Julie Byers says
Best I’ve ever made. Family says it’s a keeper.
Niya says
This definitely was a winner in my household.
Nikki says
This was delicious! I have 4 picky kids and a husband who’s even pickier. They devoured this. Hubby even told me to make sure I save the recipe!
Caryn says
This was great. Made a pan with hamburger and a pan with beyond burger.
Dawne says
Loved this
Heather Fletcher says
Hot damn, these were good!!!! Definitely keeping this recipe in my rotation and will have to double it the next time. I followed the recipe exactly and it was so full of flavor!
Stanley Mathis says
Made this for my wife, mom and dad…we loved it!
Heather says
Made this for dinner tonight and my husband and I LOVED it!
Marilyn Padilla says
This was delicious! My daughter wants me to double the gravy next time!