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This savory Salisbury steak recipe is an easy one-pan dinner with homemade beef patties simmered with onions and mushrooms in a rich brown gravy. Serve it over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a complete meal.
Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: Homemade Salisbury steak patties are full of rich, savory flavors, simmered until tender in a mushroom gravy. It’s cozy comfort food!
- Skill Level: It’s so easy to make! Just mix the patties and cook mushrooms and onions, then create the gravy all in one pan.
- Prep Note: It’s budget-friendly, and the sauce is made with staple pantry ingredients.
- Time-Saving Tip: This recipe can be made with frozen burger patties or meatballs. Save prep time by using pre-sliced mushrooms, too.
Ingredient Tips
- Ground Beef: Lean ground beef (80/20) has enough fat to be moist and flavorful, but won’t make the gravy oily.
- Breadcrumbs & Egg: Panko breadcrumbs can be replaced with ⅓ cup regular or seasoned bread crumbs. The egg helps bind it all together.
- Mushrooms: Use any variety of mushrooms in this recipe. Portobello, cremini, or white mushrooms all work well. Mushrooms can be replaced with extra onions if preferred.
- Broth: Use condensed broth in this recipe (from a can) as the flavor is more intense. If using boxed broth, add a beef bouillon cube to it.
- Seasoning: Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, salt, and pepper are all you need, but feel free to add any other seasonings or herbs you like.
Switch it Up
- Replace the homemade beef patties with frozen beef patties or frozen meatballs.
- Ground beef can be replaced with ground turkey or chicken; add a beef bouillon cube if substituting.
- If you don’t have dry mustard powder, substitute 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard.
How to Make Salisbury Steak
This homemade Salisbury steak recipe is a classic comfort food for good reason!
- Soften onions & mushrooms: Cook the onions and mushrooms in a large skillet (full recipe below).
- Make beef patties: Form the beef mixture into patties. Brown patties in the pan.
- Simmer: Add the gravy ingredients and simmer the patties in the mushroom gravy until cooked through.
Storing Salisbury Steak
- Store leftover mushroom Salisbury steak in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or over medium heat on the stovetop.
- Freeze portions in zippered bags for up to 4 weeks and thaw overnight before reheating.
Servings Ideas
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Salisbury Steak
Make this savory and delicious Salisbury steak with a rich mushroom gravy in just one pan.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 4 ounces mushrooms thinly sliced
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 (15.5 ounce) can condensed beef broth divided
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- In a 12-inch skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and continue cooking until the liquid has been released and is almost evaporated. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the beef, ¼ cup beef broth, bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, and black pepper. Shape into 6 patties, 4 inches in diameter.
- Add the flour to a small bowl. Add about 2 tablespoons of beef broth and whisk until smooth. Add the remaining beef broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, and water.
- Place half of the beef patties in the same skillet over medium heat and brown for 2 minutes per side —they do not need to be cooked through. Transfer to a plate and brown the remaining patties.
- Add all of the beef patties back to the skillet and top with the mushroom mixture. Whisk the sauce and pour over the patties.
- Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cover. Simmer for 14 to 20 minutes or until the beef is cooked through.
- Serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Notes
Mushrooms: Use any variety of mushrooms in this recipe. Portobello, cremini, or white mushrooms all work well. Mushrooms can be replaced with extra onions if preferred.
Beef Patties: Homemade Salisbury steak patties can be replaced with frozen hamburger patties. Cook the beef to an internal temperature of 160°F.
Gravy Substitutions: 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard can be used in place of dry mustard.
Skim the fat off the beef if needed. While I generally don’t need to skim the fat, occasionally, some meat will produce more fat.
To thicken: To thicken the gravy further, transfer the beef patties to a plate once cooked. In a small bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water or broth. Drizzle into the simmering gravy while whisking to reach the desired consistency. You may not need all of the cornstarch mixture.
Seasoning: This recipe is lightly seasoned, as the condensed broth has enough salt for our liking. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Additional herbs can be added if desired.
Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 380 | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 468mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Beef, Dinner, Entree, Main Course
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well this is 5 star and a keeper, I made this exactly as the recipe called for and it turned out perfect
my husband said it was so good we will keep it on hand a the ingredients are things we usually have at all times
thanks again for a great recipe selection
There was no condensed beef broth at our small local store. Can I use beef consomme instead
Yes, that should work just fine.
could not have been an easier, tasty, and perfect for a chilly fall dinner….first time making this and it will def go into my recipe box. Thanks!!
brilliant
Salisbury steak 1 of my favorite foods and seems so easy to make ☺️ you brought joy to my life again spendwithpennies if I could give you 10stars I would thanks again you are beautiful amazing John from Belgium .
So glad you loved it John!
I dream about this salisbury steak. a coworker recommended the recipe about a week after I downloaded your app. I don’t even know how many times I’ve made it since then but omg it’s amazing every time. I just found the recipe for salisbury meatballs and I’m so excited to try them. dinner cannot get here soon enough!
Can I use regular beef broth in place of the condensed?
Hi Gina, Other readers have with great results! I would love to hear how it turns out for you.
Love your recipes! I always check your site first when I need ideas or a recipe. My only change was to add a dollop of sour cream at the end for a bit creamier flavor.
Made this tonight with twiced baked Potatoes. Smash hit with the entire family… even Mr. I don’t like Salibury steak. Thanks for another great recipe.
So happy to hear that, Jeff!