I am excited to share my Homemade Salisbury Steak featuring seasoned ground beef, a hint of breadcrumbs and finely chopped garlic. Enhanced by a rich mushroom gravy with butter and beef broth, this meal combines simple yet harmonious flavors that invite a second plateful. Perfect for a busy family dinner.
I recently came across the Best Salisbury Steak Recipe and I couldn’t wait to share it with yall. This recipe quickly became one of my favorites because its flavors just come together so perfectly.
I start by mixing 1 lb ground beef with 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg lightly beaten, and 1/3 cup milk along with a finely chopped small onion, garlic, and 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce to give it that savory kick. I then shape the mixture into patties and get ready for the homemade mushroom gravy.
For the gravy I lovingly fry some sliced 8 oz mushrooms in 2 tbsp butter and toss in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour before slowly stirring in 2 cups beef broth and a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce. Its a recipe that feels like a hearty beef casserole recipe a longtime home cook would make for family dinners and trust me everyone will want seconds once they taste it.
Why I Like this Recipe
1. I love how simple it is to make, even when I’m in a hurry.
2. The flavor of that homemade mushroom gravy really blows my mind every time I cook it.
3. I enjoy how the patties come out juicy and full of flavor without being too complicated.
4. This dish always reminds me of home-cooked comfort food, and it makes me smile every time.
This is one of my favorite Salisbury steak recipes ever. Its so easy to put together and the flavors really pop. The homemade mushroom gravy is insanely tasty and everytime I make it, everyone ends up wanting more. I like that the ingredients are simple but come together to create a dish that feels like a warm hug from home.
Ingredients
- Ground beef provides the main protein punch in this recipe.
It helps make the patties hearty and filling while lending a deep savory flavor that makes you crave more.
- Breadcrumbs are not only a binder for the meat but also give a subtle carbohydrate boost.
They help keep the patties moist and help hold everything together.
- Egg adds extra protein and works as the perfect glue for all the ingredients making the mixture stick together.
It makes all the difference in texture
- Onion brings fiber and a slight natural sweetness that lightens up the savory flavor.
It makes the gravy richer and more complex
- Mushrooms chime in with an earthy umami vibe and a touch of vitamins.
They create a delicious flavor contrast that balances the dish
Ingredient Quantities
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (reserve some for the gravy)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (for the patties)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (for the gravy)
- Extra salt and pepper for the gravy
How to Make this
1. Preheat your skillet over medium heat while you gather all your ingredients. Split the chopped onion in half so you’ll use one part in the patties and keep the other reserved for the gravy.
2. In a big bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, half the chopped onion, minced garlic, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper until everything is just combined.
3. Shape the mixture into patties about the size of your palm and set them aside.
4. Add a little oil to your skillet and fry the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are nicely browned and almost cooked through then remove them from the pan.
5. In the same skillet, lower the heat and add 2 tbsp of butter. Once it melts, stir in the reserved chopped onion and 8 oz sliced mushrooms.
6. Sauté the onions and mushrooms for about 4 minutes until the mushrooms are soft and the onions get a bit translucent.
7. Sprinkle 2 tbsp all-purpose flour over the mushrooms and onions, stirring constantly for about a minute to cook off that raw flour taste.
8. Slowly pour in 2 cups beef broth while stirring to avoid any lumps. Cook the mixture until it starts to thicken.
9. Stir in 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce along with some extra salt and pepper to taste, letting the gravy simmer for another 3-4 minutes.
10. Return the patties to the skillet, spoon some gravy over them, and let everything simmer together for a couple more minutes until the patties are fully cooked. Enjoy your best Salisbury steak!
Equipment Needed
1. A large skillet that can handle both frying patties and making gravy
2. A big mixing bowl for combining all the patty ingredients
3. A sharp knife for chopping the onion and slicing the mushrooms
4. A cutting board to do the chopping on
5. A spatula for flipping the patties and stirring the gravy
6. Measuring cups for the milk and beef broth
7. Measuring spoons for the Worcestershire sauce, flour, and butter
FAQ
The Best Salisbury Steak Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Instead of ground beef, you can use ground turkey or chicken if you want a leaner version. Its not as rich but still tastes good.
- You can swap breadcrumbs with crushed saltine crackers or oatmeal if you dont have them on hand.
- If you dont have regular milk, almond milk or soy milk will work just fine for the patties.
- For the butter in the gravy, you could use margarine or a neutral oil like canola oil as a substitute.
- Instead of beef broth, try using chicken broth or even vegetable broth if you need a different flavor.
Pro Tips
1. Make sure you mix the meat just until everything comes together; dont overdo it cause overmixing can make your patties really dense.
2. When browning the patties, let the pan heat up properly and try not to move them around too much so they get a nice crust instead of sticking to the pan.
3. Stir the flour in with the mushrooms and onions nonstop to avoid any lumpy spots in your gravy.
4. Taste your gravy before adding the patties back, cause adjusting the salt and pepper can really boost the flavor and help you know if you need more Worcestershire sauce.
The Best Salisbury Steak Recipe
I am excited to share my Homemade Salisbury Steak featuring seasoned ground beef, a hint of breadcrumbs and finely chopped garlic. Enhanced by a rich mushroom gravy with butter and beef broth, this meal combines simple yet harmonious flavors that invite a second plateful. Perfect for a busy family dinner.
4
servings
475
kcal
Equipment: 1. A large skillet that can handle both frying patties and making gravy
2. A big mixing bowl for combining all the patty ingredients
3. A sharp knife for chopping the onion and slicing the mushrooms
4. A cutting board to do the chopping on
5. A spatula for flipping the patties and stirring the gravy
6. Measuring cups for the milk and beef broth
7. Measuring spoons for the Worcestershire sauce, flour, and butter
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1/2 cup breadcrumbs
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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1/3 cup milk
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1 small onion, finely chopped (reserve some for the gravy)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (for the patties)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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8 oz mushrooms, sliced
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 cups beef broth
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (for the gravy)
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Extra salt and pepper for the gravy
Directions
- Preheat your skillet over medium heat while you gather all your ingredients. Split the chopped onion in half so you'll use one part in the patties and keep the other reserved for the gravy.
- In a big bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, half the chopped onion, minced garlic, 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper until everything is just combined.
- Shape the mixture into patties about the size of your palm and set them aside.
- Add a little oil to your skillet and fry the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are nicely browned and almost cooked through then remove them from the pan.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat and add 2 tbsp of butter. Once it melts, stir in the reserved chopped onion and 8 oz sliced mushrooms.
- Sauté the onions and mushrooms for about 4 minutes until the mushrooms are soft and the onions get a bit translucent.
- Sprinkle 2 tbsp all-purpose flour over the mushrooms and onions, stirring constantly for about a minute to cook off that raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour in 2 cups beef broth while stirring to avoid any lumps. Cook the mixture until it starts to thicken.
- Stir in 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce along with some extra salt and pepper to taste, letting the gravy simmer for another 3-4 minutes.
- Return the patties to the skillet, spoon some gravy over them, and let everything simmer together for a couple more minutes until the patties are fully cooked. Enjoy your best Salisbury steak!
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: 475kcal
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Polyunsaturated: 2g
- Monounsaturated: 16g
- Cholesterol: 121mg
- Sodium: 300mg
- Potassium: 300mg
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Vitamin A: 75IU
- Vitamin C: 1mg
- Calcium: 30mg
- Iron: 1.5mg
