Salisbury Steak

This Salisbury Steak recipe is the ultimate comfort food dinner made in one skillet. Tender ground beef patties are smothered in a rich mushroom gravy that tastes way better than the frozen version. Ready in under an hour, it’s the perfect easy weeknight meal to serve over mashed potatoes. The grated onion keeps the meat incredibly moist.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 22

Total Time 42

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings SERVINGS

Ingredients

For the patties

1 lb ground beef 80/20
½ cup finely diced or grated yellow onion
2 –3 garlic cloves minced
1 large egg
¼ cup breadcrumbs or panko
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp ketchup
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika optional
½ tsp onion powder optional
½ tsp garlic powder optional
1 tsp olive oil for searing

For the mushroom gravy

1 tbsp olive oil as needed
½ cup sliced onion
8 oz mushrooms sliced
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp black pepper plus more to taste
Salt to taste
Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Mix patties: Combine all patty ingredients in a bowl. Mix gently until just combined.
Shape: Form 4 oval patties. Chill 10 minutes if the mixture feels very soft.
Sear: Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add oil and sear patties 1–2 minutes per side until browned. Remove to a plate.
Cook onions/mushrooms: Add onions to the skillet 2 minutes. Add mushrooms + Worcestershire, stir once, then cook 5 minutes without stirring. Add garlic 1 minute.
Make gravy: Add butter. Sprinkle flour over mixture, stir, and cook 2–3 minutes. Slowly stir in broth. Add Dijon and pepper. Simmer until smooth.
Finish: Return patties to the gravy. Simmer 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until patties reach 160°F.
Serve: Spoon gravy over patties and serve hot.

Notes

Don’t overmix the beef mixture or the patties can turn tough.

If gravy thickens too much, add broth a splash at a time while stirring.

Store leftovers 4–5 days refrigerated and reheat gently with gravy.