Classic Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
334 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Classic Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
Description
This recipe for Classic Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy begins by mixing ground beef with grated onion and its juices, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper to form a well-seasoned mixture. The mixture is divided into four oval patties about three-quarters inch thick. These are seared in a hot skillet with olive oil to develop a browned crust within minutes per side, locking in juices.
The mushroom gravy is prepared by sautéing sliced baby portobello (cremini) mushrooms in butter, then making a roux with flour before slowly adding beef broth to form a smooth, thick sauce. Ideally, this gravy is poured over the cooked steaks to keep them moist and impart mushroom flavor.
Serving this dish warm offers a comforting, home-style meal with a balance of juicy meat and creamy mushroom sauce with subtle seasoning. The texture contrast between the tender patties and smooth gravy enhances the eating experience.
Forms saved patties ahead in the fridge up to two days help with meal planning. Ground beef can be purchased in bulk to save money. To make the gravy dairy-free, substitute olive oil for butter. For gluten-free adaptation, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and thickener such as cornstarch instead of flour. Nutritional details exclude added seasonings or optional ingredients and vary by brands used.
Ingredients
For the Steaks:
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 yellow onion grated, small
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lb. ground beef such as 90/10, lean
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
For the Mushroom Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 oz. mushroom I used baby portobellas (cremini, sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the grated onion (and its juices), the breadcrumbs (1/3 cup), the egg, the kosher salt (1 teaspoon), and the black pepper (1/2 teaspoon) until well combined.
- Add the ground beef to the bowl and mix to combine with the breadcrumb and onion mixture. I recommend using your hands for this.
- Divide the beef mixture evenly into four. The easiest way to do this is to press the beef mixture into the bottom of the bowl and use your finger to "draw" lines dividing it into four quadrants. Form 4 oval shaped patties with your hands about 3/4ths of an inch thick.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat. Only after it's searing hot (after about 2 minutes), add the olive oil (1 tablespoon) to the pan and swirl to coat.
- Add the patties to the hot pan and cook for 2 minutes on each side- they should a have nice brown color. To get the best color, don't move them until the two minutes are up.
- Remove the patties to a plate.
- Add the butter (2 tablespoons) to the skillet, then add the sliced mushrooms after it's melted.
- Cook the mushrooms for 2 minutes, until golden. Then, sprinkle the flour (2 tablespoons) over the mushrooms. Stir the mushrooms, coating each of them in the flour, and continue to cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the beef broth (2 cups), stirring constantly to incorporate the flour, and bring it to a simmer.
- Add the steak patties back into the gravy mixture and simmer, uncovered, for 5 more minutes, or until they're fully cooked and the gravy has thickened.
Notes
- Form the patties ahead and refrigerate up to two days to save time.
- Buy ground beef on sale or in bulk and thaw 24 hours before using to save money.
- Make your own breadcrumbs by toasting bread and processing it if desired.
- For dairy-free gravy, use olive oil instead of butter when sautéing mushrooms.
- Adapt for gluten-free by using gluten-free breadcrumbs and cornstarch instead of flour for thickening.
- Nutritional info excludes seasoning sodium and varies by ingredient brands used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1238mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 710mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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