Salisbury Steak
Ingredients
- 2 lbground beef
extra lean
- cup breadcrumbs
- 1 largeegg
- teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- teaspoon salt
- teaspoon pepper
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1 tbspbutter
- 1 largeonion
halved and sliced thinly
- 8 ozcremini mushrooms
- 2 cbeef broth
low sodium
- 1 tbsptomato paste
- 1 tbspsoy sauce
- 1 tspWorcestershire sauce
- 2 tspcornstarch
- teaspoon salt (or
- teaspoon pepper (or
Directions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, using your clean hands. Divide into 6 equal pieces and form each one into oval patties.
- 2
In a large skillet add the olive oil and butter and heat until melted over medium-high heat. Add the meat patties and fry on both sides until no longer pink in the middle, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the patties to a plate.
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium and add the sliced onions and cook until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the mushrooms, if using, and cook for a few more minutes until the onions are golden brown, another 3 minutes.
- 5
Add the beef broth, tomato paste, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce and stir. In a small bowl whisk the cornstarch with a bit of water or beef broth and add to the skillet. Whisk until the sauce thickens, for about 2 minutes.
- 6
Add the meat back to the pan and spoon gravy over the top. Cook for another minute until the meat patties warm through.
- 7
Garnish with parsley and serve over mashed potatoes.
Salisbury Steak
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About this Recipe
Classic Salisbury Steak: Your New Weeknight Favorite
Looking for a hearty, comforting dinner that comes together in a flash? This Salisbury Steak recipe is exactly what you need! Perfect for busy weeknights, this classic dish brings together savory ground beef patties smothered in a rich, flavorful mushroom gravy. Forget complicated meals; our Salisbury steak delivers incredible homemade taste in just 30 minutes.
What makes this Salisbury steak truly special is its incredible depth of flavor from simple ingredients. We start with tender, well-seasoned ground beef patties, pan-fried to perfection. The magic then happens with the gravy – a silky-smooth sauce made with thinly sliced onions, earthy cremini mushrooms (optional, but highly recommended!), beef broth, a touch of tomato paste, and a blend of Worcestershire and soy sauce for an umami punch. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that tastes like it took hours, but only requires minutes.
Tips for Perfect Salisbury Steak
- Uniform Patties: Form your ground beef mixture into evenly sized oval patties. This ensures they cook at the same rate and stay moist.
- Gravy Goodness: Don't skip browning the onions and mushrooms; this builds the base of the rich gravy flavor. Whisk the cornstarch into a small amount of cold broth before adding it to the hot gravy to prevent lumps.
- Customizable: While cremini mushrooms add a wonderful earthy note, feel free to omit them if you prefer. You can also adjust the amount of Worcestershire or soy sauce to your taste.
Serve this delectable Salisbury steak with a side of creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy white rice, or even egg noodles to soak up every last drop of that incredible gravy. A simple green vegetable like steamed green beans or broccoli makes it a complete and satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.