I was intrigued by a fresh twist on Salisbury Steak Recipes that combines ground beef and pork with Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and finely chopped onions. The rich blend of butter, beef broth, and tender sliced onions creates a savory, satisfying gravy that has me excited about every bite.
I recently stumbled across a twist on a classic dish and I had to share my take on French Onion Salisbury Steak. I started by mixing together 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, 1 large egg and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, then added in a small chopped onion and minced garlic.
Trust me, the flavors start building right there. I then whipped up a bold sauce with 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, a dash each of salt and pepper, and finished it off with 4 tbsp butter.
I sautéed two large thinly sliced onions until they softened, added a tbsp of all-purpose flour, and slowly stirred in 2 cups beef broth with a tsp of dried thyme until the gravy thickened to perfection. Every bite of this dish is like stepping into a top-notch diner, reminiscent of classic one pot dinners and hearty beef recipes for dinner.
I promise you, it’s easy to make yet full of unexpected surprises!
Why I Like this Recipe
1. I really love how the mix of ground beef and pork gives the patties a rich, juicy flavor that you just don’t get with regular beef on its own.
2. The caramelized onions make an amazing gravy that is both sweet and savory, adding so much depth to every bite.
3. I like that the recipe is really straightforward; even though it feels fancy, the steps are easy enough to follow without getting overwhelmed.
4. It just feels super comforting and reminds me of cozy family dinners, making it perfect when I’m craving something warm and satisfying.
Ingredients
- Ground beef provides high protein, iron, and rich flavor for this hearty dish.
- Ground pork adds extra fat and moisture, making the patties super tender.
- Onions offer natural sweetness and dietary fiber when slowly caramelized.
- Garlic packs flavor and nutrients, enhancing the sauce with its subtle kick.
- Worcestershire sauce gives a tangy zest and deep umami notes to the steak.
- Dijon mustard contributes a sharp, tangy flavor that brightens every bite.
- Butter helps sauté and caramelize ingredients, adding creaminess and indulgence.
- Beef broth infuses extra richness and moisture into the savory gravy.
- All-purpose flour thickens the sauce, helping it cling to the juicy meat.
Ingredient Quantities
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
How to Make this
1. In a bowl, mix the ground beef, ground pork, egg, breadcrumbs, chopped small onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper until it’s well combined.
2. Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and shape them into oval patties.
3. Heat 2 tbsp of butter in a large skillet on medium-high heat and cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they’re nicely browned. Remove them from the skillet.
4. In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tbsp butter.
5. Add the two large thinly sliced onions and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and caramelize.
6. Sprinkle in 1 tbsp all-purpose flour and stir well so that the onions get coated. Cook it for another minute.
7. Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
8. Add 1 tsp dried thyme to the gravy, and season with a bit more salt and pepper if desired.
9. Let the gravy simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
10. Return the patties to the skillet, spoon some of the gravy over them, and let everything simmer together for another 5 minutes to let the flavors combine. Enjoy your meal!
Equipment Needed
1. A large mixing bowl
2. A cutting board and a sharp knife
3. Measuring cups and measuring spoons
4. A large skillet
5. A spatula or tongs for flipping the patties
6. A wooden spoon for stirring the onions and gravy
7. A timer or clock to keep track of cooking times
FAQ
French Onion Salisbury Steak Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Instead of ground beef, try using ground turkey if you want a leaner option its tastier in some cases
- If you don’t have ground pork, you can use ground chicken which works just fine in these recipes
- For the egg, you can make a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water) as a neutural binding substitute
- Missed on breadcrumbs? Panko crumbs or even crushed saltine crackers are a good replacement
- If you run out of beef broth, chicken or vegetable broth can be used to keep the sauce rich and savory
Pro Tips
1. Be careful not to overmix your meat when forming the patties cause if you do, they’ll turn out too dense and not as juicy as they should be
2. When you’re cooking the onions, add a little extra salt to help draw out their natural sweetness more evenly, and stir fairly often so nothing burns
3. It helps if you slowly pour in your broth after sprinkling on the flour because if you add it too fast you might get lumps which makes the gravy kinda lumpy
4. If you let your patties simmer in the gravy a bit longer, they absorb more flavor that makes the dish extra tasty so don’t be in a rush to serve it immediately
French Onion Salisbury Steak Recipe
I was intrigued by a fresh twist on Salisbury Steak Recipes that combines ground beef and pork with Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and finely chopped onions. The rich blend of butter, beef broth, and tender sliced onions creates a savory, satisfying gravy that has me excited about every bite.
4
servings
700
kcal
Equipment: 1. A large mixing bowl
2. A cutting board and a sharp knife
3. Measuring cups and measuring spoons
4. A large skillet
5. A spatula or tongs for flipping the patties
6. A wooden spoon for stirring the onions and gravy
7. A timer or clock to keep track of cooking times
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1/2 lb ground pork
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1 large egg
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1/2 cup breadcrumbs
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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2 tbsp Dijon mustard
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Salt and pepper to taste
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4 tbsp butter
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2 large onions, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 cups beef broth
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1 tsp dried thyme
Directions
- In a bowl, mix the ground beef, ground pork, egg, breadcrumbs, chopped small onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper until it’s well combined.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and shape them into oval patties.
- Heat 2 tbsp of butter in a large skillet on medium-high heat and cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they’re nicely browned. Remove them from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tbsp butter.
- Add the two large thinly sliced onions and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and caramelize.
- Sprinkle in 1 tbsp all-purpose flour and stir well so that the onions get coated. Cook it for another minute.
- Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Add 1 tsp dried thyme to the gravy, and season with a bit more salt and pepper if desired.
- Let the gravy simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Return the patties to the skillet, spoon some of the gravy over them, and let everything simmer together for another 5 minutes to let the flavors combine. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
- Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 250g
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 700kcal
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 2g
- Polyunsaturated: 3g
- Monounsaturated: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
- Sodium: 800mg
- Potassium: 650mg
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Vitamin A: 300IU
- Vitamin C: 10mg
- Calcium: 50mg
- Iron: 3mg
