Salisbury Steak

Salisbury Steak

75 min
4 servings

Featuring juicy ground beef patties swimming in a rich mushroom gravy, our favorite version of Salisbury steak is as heartwarming as an at-home movie night.

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 c. plain dried bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. (or more) kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. onion powder 
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. neutral oil
  • 6 oz. crimini mushrooms, scrubbed, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1/3 c. red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 1 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp. Worchestershire sauce

Directions

  1. 1

    Line a baking sheet with parchment. In a large bowl, mix egg, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, and pepper. Add beef and mix with clean hands until mixture becomes tacky.

  2. 2

    Drain all but 3 tablespoons fat from skillet. Reduce heat to medium and add mushrooms and 1/4 cup water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Transfer to a small bowl; set aside.