Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Salisbury Steak is a delicious easy dinner for those crazy weeknights. Quick to make and full of flavor, this is sure to please everyone.

I only recently had Salisbury steak for the first time when my mother-in-law made it a few years ago. I had heard of it before that but didn’t really even know what it was or what to expect. 

Salisbury steak, also known as hamburger steak, is basically oval patties of ground beef covered in rich mushroom gravy. The gravy is similar to the onion gravy in French onion recipes. After making this easy Salisbury steak recipe, I see why it’s considered classic comfort food. It’s warm and full of flavor and smothered in brown gravy. 

When she said there were mushrooms in it, I wasn’t sure because I don’t like mushrooms. But I just ate around those (it’s easy to do) and it was delicious! One time I tried making this without the mushrooms and it just wasn’t the same. While I don’t like the texture of mushrooms, they must be in there for the flavor. 

Bonus: both of the boys will eat this too even though they are picky eaters. Even Tyler who doesn’t really eat much meat! It’s a meal the whole family can agree on. 

I like making this meal on busy nights because it only takes about 30 minutes and one pan plus one mixing bowl. The cleanup is easy, and we all can eat it quickly.

Mashed potatoes are my favorite side dish with Salisbury steak because the flavorful mushroom gravy is perfect on top of the potatoes. Justin also likes to have a glass of red wine with this as it pairs well with the savory gravy. 

We make this with lean ground beef, but any other ground meats, such as ground turkey or ground pork, would work for this recipe if you want to change the flavor. If you want to change the flavor or add more to it, you can also add a dash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce to the beef mixture along with some garlic powder, onion powder, or dry mustard. Another option would be to add a bit of tomato paste to the gravy to thicken it and add the acidic tomato taste. We prefer our homemade Salisbury steak recipe to be simple, but also like giving y’all all the options. 

Salisbury Steak Step by Step

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/3 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 large onion (sliced)
• 10 oz beef broth
• 4 oz mushroom stems and pieces
• 2 tbsp cold water
• 2 tsp cornstarch

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and egg. I find it easiest to use your hands to mix this up. 

Divide the beef mixture into four equal pieces. Shape them into patties that are about 3/4 inch thick. Use your thumb to press a dimple in the center of the ground beef patties. 

In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, cook the patties until they are brown on the outside. Flip them occasionally, as needed. 

Reduce to medium heat and add the onion slices and mushrooms. Pour the beef broth over everything.

Heat to a boil then reduce the heat. Cover the pan and simmer until the beef is cooked through and no longer pink inside and the meat patties reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. 

Remove the patties from the pan and cover to keep warm. Heat the onion mixture to a boil, making sure to scrape the browned bits of meat from the bottom of the pan. In a small bowl, whisk the water and cornstarch together. 

Stir the cornstarch slurry into the onion mixture. 

Boil and stir for another minute to thicken the gravy. Serve the sauce over the patties. 

Salisbury Steak Leftovers

Storage: Place leftover steaks with sauce in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2-3 days.

Reheating: The best way to reheat is on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed through. If the sauce is too thick, add some beef broth.

Recipe

Salisbury Steak

Salisbury Steak is a delicious easy dinner for those crazy weeknights. Quick to make and full of flavor, this is sure to please everyone.

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Course:

Main Dish

Cuisine:

American

Keyword:

gravy

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ground beef

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mushrooms

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onions

Servings: 4 servings

4.94 from 15 votes

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/3 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 large onion (sliced)
• 10 oz beef broth
• 4 oz mushroom stems and pieces
• 2 tbsp cold water
• 2 tsp cornstarch

Recommended Equipment

• Mixing Bowls – Stainless Steel
• Skillet
• Whisk – Wire

Instructions

• In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and egg
• Divide the meat mixture into 4 pieces and shape each into an oval patty about 3/4 inch thick
• Cook the patties in a large skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned on the outside
• Drain any fat from the pan and keep the patties over medium heat
• Add the onion, beef broth, and mushrooms
• Heat to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium
• Cover the pan and simmer until the beef is done, about 10 minutes
• Remove the patties from the pan and cover to keep warm
• Heat the broth mixture to a boil again
• In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water together, then pour into the broth
• Boil and stir for about 1-2 minutes, until it thickens slightly
• Serve immediately with the sauce over the beef

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Nutrition Facts

Salisbury Steak

Amount Per Serving (1 patty with gravy)

Calories 365 Calories from Fat 216

% Daily Value*

Fat 24g37%

Saturated Fat 9g45%

Cholesterol 121mg40%

Sodium 714mg30%

Potassium 507mg14%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 24g48%

Vitamin A 60IU1%

Vitamin C 2.6mg3%

Calcium 54mg5%

Iron 3.2mg18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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