Description
Hearty Classic Salisbury Steak brings comfort to dinner tables with rich, savory flavors. Ground beef patties nestled in mushroom gravy create a satisfying meal you’ll quickly add to your family’s recipe rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion (sliced thinly)
- 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup water
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Blend ground beef with breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings until uniformly mixed, creating a cohesive meat base.
- Patty Formation: Shape the seasoned meat mixture into four oval patties, maintaining consistent thickness for even cooking and optimal texture.
- Initial Searing: Heat skillet over medium flame, lightly oil surface, and sear patties until a rich golden-brown crust develops on both sides, locking in savory flavors.
- Vegetable Sauté: In the same skillet, melt butter and caramelize onions and mushrooms, coaxing out their deep, earthy essence and creating a flavor foundation.
- Gravy Development: Sprinkle flour over sautéed vegetables, creating a roux, then gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring to eliminate lumps and build a smooth, rich gravy.
- Flavor Melding: Return patties to the skillet, submerge in velvety gravy, and simmer covered, allowing the meat to reheat and absorb the surrounding flavor profile.
- Serving: Plate Salisbury steaks generously draped in gravy, accompanied by complementary sides like creamy mashed potatoes or tender egg noodles.
Notes
- Meat Mixture Mastery: Mix ground beef ingredients gently to prevent tough, dense patties. Overmixing compresses meat fibers, creating a less tender texture.
- Even Cooking Technique: Create uniform patty thickness to guarantee consistent doneness. Thicker centers might remain undercooked while edges become overdone.
- Caramelization Control: Achieve golden-brown sear by maintaining medium heat. High temperatures burn meat’s exterior while leaving interiors raw.
- Gravy Smooth Strategy: Whisk broth gradually and consistently to prevent flour lumps. Slow incorporation ensures silky, lump-free sauce with rich, developed flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg