Description
Hearty Salisbury steak delivers classic comfort from American home cooking traditions. Savory beef patties smothered in rich mushroom gravy promise a satisfying meal for hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cremini mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce Components:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- Chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend ground beef with breadcrumbs, finely diced onion, crushed garlic, egg, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until ingredients are uniformly distributed.
- Gently form the meat mixture into four symmetrical oval-shaped patties, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Warm olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat (approximately 375°F) until shimmering.
- Carefully place patties into the hot skillet, searing each side for 4-5 minutes until a rich golden-brown crust develops.
- Transfer browned patties to a clean plate, reserving the flavorful pan drippings.
- Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet, introducing sliced cremini mushrooms.
- Sauté mushrooms until they caramelize and release their moisture, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 60 seconds, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Dust the mushroom mixture with flour, stirring continuously to create a smooth roux.
- Gradually pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- Simmer the gravy for 5-7 minutes until it reaches a rich, velvety consistency.
- Reintroduce seared patties into the mushroom gravy, allowing them to warm through for 3-4 minutes.
- Season gravy with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately alongside preferred accompaniments.
Notes
- Use freshly ground beef with 80/20 meat-to-fat ratio for juicier, more flavorful patties that hold together perfectly.
- Avoid overmixing the meat mixture to prevent tough, dense Salisbury steak; gently combine ingredients until just incorporated.
- Sear patties at high heat to develop a rich, caramelized crust that locks in moisture and enhances overall flavor profile.
- Experiment with alternative mushroom varieties like shiitake or porcini to add depth and complexity to the traditional mushroom gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg