Classic Salisbury Steak Made from Scratch
Juicy, seasoned beef patties simmered in a rich mushroom-onion gravy—classic comfort food at its best.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4–5 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
For the Patties:
- 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20)
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp yellow or Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp oil (for searing)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2½ cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine all patty ingredients and form 4–5 oval steaks.
- Sear in oil, 3–4 min per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté onions and mushrooms in butter until soft.
- Stir in flour and cook 1 min. Slowly add broth and Worcestershire. Simmer until thickened.
- Return steaks to the pan. Cover and simmer 12–15 minutes until cooked through.
- Uncover and simmer 2–3 more minutes. Serve hot with sides.
Notes
- For a creamier gravy, stir in 2 tbsp sour cream or heavy cream.
- Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs to make it gluten-free.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.