Salisbury Steak
Salisbury Steak or Hamburger Steak, as it is often called, is a delightful comfort food, that may be reminiscent of TV-dinners, but with this recipe, it is an elevated, fantastically flavorful meal, drowning in a mushroom gravy that will make you want to lick the plate. The whole family will love this dinner, that is economical, and easy to make.
Serve with Herb Butter Mashed Potatoes and Garlic Green Beans for a great meal.
This salisbury steak recipe is phenomenal. I have no other words for it. You get mega flavor with hardly any effort. It pairs well with tons of things from rice to potatoes, and is always wonderful with vegetables. It is quick enough to make for a weeknight meal, but delicious enough you could serve it to company without blinking an eye.
So where did Salisbury Steak come from? I mean, it is ground beef, not steak, so why the name? This is not a recipe that was developed by a chef, rather by a germ theory pioneer–James Salisbury. Hahah, great story right? Basically, Dr. James Henry Salisbury was trying to create a dinner to combat illness amount the Civil War soldiers. He wanted it to be a “meat cure” for the wounded and ill Civil War troops. It was supposed to be a cure for digesetive illness.
I do not know about that, but what I do know is it is fantastic. And totally underrated as it is often associated with cafeteria lunch lines and frozen food sections of the grocery store.
But this is no cafeteria meal. It is far better, far tastier, but almost as easy.
What You Need to Make Salisbury Steak
Making salisbury steak is simple because it is kind of just a toss it together and mix type of meal, and one of my favorite things about it is the ingredient list is super simple, meaning you can find everything you need at any grocery store:
Salisbury Steaks
- Ground beef, lean
- Italian breadcrumbs
- Panko bread crumbs
- Ketchup
- Worcestershire sauce
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Egg
For the Mushroom Gravy:
- Olive oil + Butter
- Onion and Garlic
- Baby bella mushrooms
- All purpose flour
- Beef broth
- Worcestershire sauce
- Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
Recommended Equipment
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How to Make Salisbury Steaks
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Step One: Make and Sear Steak Patties
In a large bowl, combine the ingredients for the steaks and mix together. Once mixed, divide the mixture into 4 equal parts, and shape into oval size patties, about 3/4″ thick. The trick is to make sure they are equal in size so they cook at the same rate, and don’t over cook.
In a large skillet, over medium-high, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. When oil is hot, add the meat patties, and sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until a nice golden brown crust forms. Patties will not be cooked through, but remove from skillet and set aside.
Step Two: Make The Gravy
In the same skillet the patties were browned in, add onions and cook about 5 minutes, until softened and translucent. Then stir in mushrooms and cook until browned, another 3-5 minutes. Once browned, add garlic, and cook about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add 2 tablespoons of butter into the pan with the onions, mushrooms, and garlic, and stir in the flour.
Cook until the mixture is thick, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium low and gradually stir in the beef broth, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth. Once smooth, add in the Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.
Step Three: Add Salisbury Steak Patties to the Gravy
Return steak patties to the simmering pan and cover with the gravy. Cover pan with a lid, and cook about 10 minutes, until the steaks are cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
Step Four: Serve with Sides
Serve immediately over mashed potatoes with the mushroom gravy spooned over top. Enjoy!
FAQ’s About Salisbury Steak
What is the difference between Salisbury steak, hamburger steak, and meatloaf?
The biggest differences is in the preparation and what is mixed with the ground beef. For Salisbury Steak and Meatloaf, the meat is mixed with seasonings and fillers like eggs, breadcrumbs, etc. Where a hamburger steak does not have any fillers. The other difference is found in the cooking method and serving method.
Salisbury steak is usually seared, fried or broiled. And each patty is a single serving.
Meatloaf is baked. And usually all of the meatloaf is cooked together, and you cut slices for each serving.
Both contain fillers like breadcrumbs and seasonings.
A hamburger steak typically only contains salt and pepper. So while similar, the flavor profile can be very different.
What is the meat in salisbury steak?
Ground beef. And while there are many variations on the type of ground beef or hamburger used, the typical is a lean ground beef of about an 80/20 ratio. It is then mixed with bread crumbs and seasonings.
Serve With
What side dishes go well with salisbury steak? This recipe is so perfect for dinners and I love pairing it with:
- Potatoes: Smashed Potatoes, Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes, or even Mashed Cauliflower
- Vegetables: Roasted Carrots, Garlic Roasted Broccoli, or Garlic Green Beans
- Raspberry Italian Soda
- 7 UP Cake
Tips and Tricks
Making this recipe is Eazy Peazy, but here are a few tips for getting great results every time:
- Wet Hands: When shaping the patties be sure to wet your hands to prevent sticking.
- Uniform Size: Make patties uniform in size for easier and more even cooking.
- Simmer in Sauce: Simmer patties in the sauce and use an instant read thermometer to get the temperature right. This will ensure better flavor, while not compromising the integrity of the dish and over cooking it.
Make Ahead and Storage
In order to make this Salisbury Steak recipe ahead you are essentially going to make the patties, and store them, then when you are ready to eat this recipe make the gravy fresh. It will separate otherwise, and not be as good. As it is not going to freeze very well.
How to make this recipe ahead of time:
- Form patties, place between parchment paper, and freeze in an airtight container or bag.
- When ready to serve: Defrost the patties, and make gravy fresh, following recipe as stated.
Storage:
This recipe for Salisbury Steak reheats well. Simply store in the fridge in an airtight container for about 3 days, and then reheat and serve.
Other Great Recipes:
- Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff
- Instant Pot Salisbury Steaks with Mushroom Gravy
- Salisbury Steak Hamburger Gravy
- Sirloin Steak
- Steak and Potato Foil Packs
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Salisbury Steaks
Ingredients
For the Steaks:
- 1 lb. ground beef lean
- 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 Tablespoon ketchup
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
For the Mushroom Gravy:
- 1 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter
- 1/2 medium onion sliced
- 1 teaspoons garlic minced
- 8 oz. baby bella mushrooms sliced
- 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cup beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
For the Steaks:
- In a large bowl, combine the ingredients for the steaks and mix well. Once mixed, divide the mixture into 4 equal parts, and shape into oval size patties, about 3/4″ thick.
- In a large skillet, over medium-high, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. When oil is hot, add the meat patties, and sear for about 3 minutes, until a nice golden brown crust forms. Patties will not be cooked through, but remove from skillet and set aside.
For the Mushroom Gravy:
- In the same skillet the patties were browned in, add onions and cook about 5 minutes, until softened and translucent. Then stir in mushrooms and cook until browned, another 3-5 minutes. Once browned, add garlic, and cook about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter into the pan with the onions, mushrooms, and garlic, and stir in the flour.
- Cook until the mixture is thick, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium low and gradually stir in the beef broth, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth. Once smooth, add in the Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer.
- Return steak patties to the simmering pan and cover with the gravy. Cover pan with a lid, and cook about 10 minutes, until the steaks are cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
- Serve immediately over mashed potatoes with the mushroom gravy spooned over top. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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