Classic Salisbury Steak is smothered in a mushroom and onion gravy and is ready in just 30 minutes!
One of those comfort food favorites that never goes out of style. It’s quick to make, inexpensive, and is popular with kids and adults alike! This homemade version is WAY better than the kind you’ll typically find in the freezer section of your grocery store.
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steakThe first step to making Salisbury steak is to form your meat patties. I like to use a 90% lean ground beef, because it has a lot of flavor but it’s not overly greasy. The meat is mixed with breadcrumbs and seasonings, then formed into oval shaped “steaks”.
The patties are cooked to golden brown, and then a simple gravy is made with onions, mushrooms, beef broth and a little cornstarch which is used as a thickener. I typically use white button mushrooms, but other mushroom varieties like cremini mushrooms would also be a great choice. I make it easy on myself by purchasing the pre-sliced mushrooms to save on some prep time.
The end result is tender flavourful patties that are just smothered in rich gravy. You can even make a double batch of this recipe and freeze half for another night! You can either freeze the uncooked patties then thaw and proceed with the rest of the recipe, or freeze the cooked patties in their gravy. If you choose to freeze the cooked patties, simply defrost in the fridge then simmer in a pan until warmed through.
The absolute best way to serve salisbury steak is over mashed potatoes. I also add a vegetable side like asparagus or broccoli.
Looking for more comfort food classics? I’ve got you covered with my easy hamburger soup and chicken noodle casserole!
Once you try homemade salisbury steak, you’ll never go back to the store bought version. I make this recipe at least once a month during the colder months and it’s always a hit.
Looking for more steak recipes? Try Karina’s Pan Seared Garlic Butter Steak & Mushroom Cream Sauce, or these Garlic Steak & Cheesy Bacon Potato Hash Foil Packs!
Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
Ingredients
For the steaks:
- 1 ¼ pounds ground beef 90% lean
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons onion minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or equal parts dried basil, dried oregano and dried thyme - optional
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch cracked pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
For the gravy:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ cup sliced onion
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the beef, breadcrumbs, onion, Italian seasoning, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, egg and salt and pepper.
- Form the meat mixture into 4 equal sized oval shaped patties.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
- Place the patties in the pan in a single layer. Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the meat from the pan. Place on a plate and cover with foil.
- Melt the butter in the pan. Add the onion and mushrooms and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables have softened. Whisk in the beef broth, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and whisk until smooth. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has just thickened.
- Add the meat back to the pan and spoon the gravy over the top. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Katie D. in RI says
Wonderful recipe! I make it for two of us and freeze half, and it freezes beautifully.
Shawna says
I always search your recipes when I’m stuck and want some comfort and flavour. I just made this the other day and my husband said it was the best food he’s ever had in his whole life. Says a lot! Followed it exactly and served on mashed potatoes.
Christina says
Amazing! Made this tonight and it was so comforting.
Jennie M Brady says
I am thinking of using premade & seasoned meatballs to save time and see if they work well. They are very lean and are tasty with my spaghetti. I hope it works.
Jen says
Fantastic! Definitely saving this recipe.
BoJe says
A wonderful recipe. I really like the addition of ketchup in both the gravy and the beef patties. It gave a little tang without being taking over. I wouldn’t change a thing. Total time was about 40-45 minutes for us. I love comfort foods like this.
Alyssa says
I’ve made this recipe several times. I made it last week and the next day my daughter asked me to make it again. She and my husband absolutely LOVE it. I make it with butter garlic mashed potatoes. They asked again today, so guess what’s what’s dinner? It’s one of our favorites!
Terri says
Absolutely delicious!! I did add Kitchen Bouquet to darken the sauce, though.
John Thoe says
Bravo!!! I always add the sauce to gravy!!! Even tomorrow “THANKSGOVIMG!”
LeeAnne Bloye says
I made this and followed exact recipe. O-M-G! SOOOOo good! This will be a regular in our house.
Carol says
This was fabulous. I gently reheated a leftover patty and sauce in the microwave the next day for lunch and it was absolutely great! I’m looking forward to trying more of your recipes soon. Thanks!