Description
Hearty Salisbury steak combines ground beef, savory seasonings, and rich mushroom gravy for a classic American comfort meal. Homemade and delicious, you’ll savor each satisfying bite of this nostalgic dinner plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (white or cremini)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsps water (for thickening)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Thoroughly combine ground beef with breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Patty Formation: Craft four uniform oval-shaped patties, gently shaping the meat mixture to maintain a delicate texture and prevent compacting.
- Searing Process: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, creating an ideal searing environment with a golden-brown crust potential.
- Browning Stage: Carefully place patties in the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a rich caramelized exterior for 3-4 minutes, creating a flavorful seal and partial cooking.
- Gravy Preparation and Finishing: Remove browned patties and use the same skillet to develop a rich gravy, then return the meat to simmer and complete cooking, ensuring a tender and fully flavored Salisbury steak that absorbs the surrounding sauce and reaches optimal internal temperature.
Notes
- Minimize Meat Handling: Gently mix and shape patties to prevent tough, dense texture, ensuring a tender and light Salisbury steak.
- Perfect Searing Technique: Heat skillet to medium-high and avoid overcrowding, allowing each patty to develop a rich, caramelized golden-brown crust without steaming.
- Moisture Preservation: Transfer partially cooked patties to a separate plate immediately after browning to retain juiciness and prevent overcooking.
- Breadcrumb Balance: Use fresh breadcrumbs and mix sparingly to maintain a delicate, soft meat texture without creating dense, heavy patties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg