Salisbury Steak Recipe

An inexpensive, filling and comforting meal that is family friendly and full of flavor, this Salisbury Steak Recipe is a childhood throwback that you’ll want to make over and over again.

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I think there are certain foods that remind people of their childhoods. Macaroni and cheese. Sunday roasts. Mom’s chocolate chip cookies. And salisbury steak. Well, I actually don’t ever remember my mom making salisbury steak growing up. But now as an adult, I find myself drawn towards salisbury steak recipes.

To me, salisbury steak equals comfort. There is something about the “steak”, covered in gravy, and most likely served with mashed potatoes, that I equate with one of those meals you need on a cold night. This is not pretentious food at all, but down home food. And that’s always what I am drawn to.

This recipe is as easy as it gets. I know that making gravy can sometimes feel intimidating, but it’s really one of those things that is super simple. So even if you are a gravy novice, you’ll be able to get this one down quickly!

What is Salisbury Steak?

If you’ve ever had Salisbury steak, you know that it is not actually a “steak” at all. In fact, it’s more like a combination of a flattened meatball and a hamburger patty.

In the US – the Salisbury steak can be traced back to its first mentions in 1897. It was invented by Dr. James Salisbury. Typically made from ground beef, Salisbury steak differs from a hamburger patty because it often includes crushed crackers or breadcrumbs and more seasonings. It is also typically served with a brown gravy, usually containing mushrooms and onions.

How to Make Salisbury Steak

This Salisbury steak recipe takes very little hands on time and is easy enough for a beginner in the kitchen.

1. Make the steaks by combining the ground beef, egg, cracker crumbs, grated onion, salt, pepper and steak seasoning in a bowl.
2. Shape the mixture into 6 equal patties. I like to make them oval and flat.
3. Heat a large skillet, then cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are browned. Remove them from the skillet to a plate and cover to keep warm.
4. In the same skillet, melt some butter and add the mushrooms and onions and cook until they are softened.
5. Sprinkle flour into the skillet and stir, cooking for 1 more minute.
6. Combine the milk and the bouillon powder, then stir it into the mushroom mixture. Add the Worcestershire and continue to cook and stir until smooth and slightly thickened.
7. Add the patties back to the pan and cook, uncovered, for about 10 minutes.
8. Serve!

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• Slow Cooker Beef Noodle Soup

Tools Used in this Salisbury steak recipe

I use a 12″ cast iron skillet to make this recipe
I recently bought a potato ricer to try out at home, and I’m loving how silky smooth my mashed potatoes are now!

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Salisbury Steak Recipe

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• Author: Deborah
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Stove Top
• Cuisine: American

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An inexpensive, filling and comforting meal that is family friendly and full of flavor, this Salisbury Steak Recipe is a childhood throwback that you’ll want to make over and over again.

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Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons crushed buttery round cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons grated onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon steak seasoning
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 medium onion, sliced
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon powder
• Dash Worcestershire sauce

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Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, cracker crumbs, grated onion, salt, pepper and steak seasoning. Shape the mixture into 6 equal oval shaped patties.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the patties 3-4 minutes per side, or until browned. Remove the patties to a plate, and cover with foil to keep warm.
3. Return the skillet to the heat and melt the butter. Add the mushrooms and onions and cook until they have softened. Sprinkle the flour over and stir until mixed in.
4. Combine the milk and the bouillon. Stir the milk mixture into the mushrooms. Add the Worcestershire. Cook and stir until smooth and starting to thicken.
5. Return the patties to the gravy and turn the heat to low. Cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Serve with mashed potatoes, if desired.

Recipe Notes:

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 steak + gravy
• Calories: 316
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 601 mg
• Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 13 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Protein: 22 g
• Cholesterol: 107 mg

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