The Saucy, Savory Perfection Of Mississippi Salisbury Steak

The Saucy, Savory Perfection Of Mississippi Salisbury Steak

from southernliving.com
Dinner
25 min
4 servings

Mississippi Salisbury steaks are an unique spin on the classic dinner. Pepperonicinis add tang and acidity to meaty steaks and a deeply savory gravy.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb.85/15 lean ground beef
  • ½ cuppanko (japanese-style breadcrumbs)
  • 1envelope ranch dressing mix
  • 1 largeegg
  • 1 cupfinely chopped yellow onion (from 1 small [6 oz.] onion), divided
  • 2 tbsp.canola oil
  • 2 tbsp.all-purpose flour
  • 2 cupsunsalted beef stock
  • 1envelope au jus gravy mix (such as knorr)
  • ⅓ cupsliced pepperoncini salad peppers (from 1 [12-oz.] jar)
  • chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
  • cooked egg noodles or mashed potatoes, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine ground beef, panko, ranch dressing mix, egg, and 1/2 cup of the onion in a large bowl. Using clean hands, mix well until all ingredients are just combined.

  2. 2

    Shape beef mixture into 4 (5 1/2-oz. each) oblong patties (about 3/4-inch thick). Place on a parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet. Press with your thumb to make a shallow (1 1/2-inch) indentation in the center of the top side of each patty.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium until shimmering. Add patties, dimpled sides up; cook until patties are well browned on both sides and a meat thermometer inserted into center of patties registers 145°F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter. Do not wipe skillet clean.

  4. 4

    Add flour and remaining 1/2 cup onion to drippings in skillet. Cook over medium, stirring constantly, until onion softens and flour is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Gradually whisk in beef stock, and bring mixture to a boil over medium-high. Stir in au jus gravy mix. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Return patties to skillet along with any accumulated juices; stir in pepperoncini peppers. Spoon sauce all over patties, and simmer gently until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

  7. 7

    Garnish with parsley. Serve with egg noodles.