My earliest recollection of Salisbury Steak is eating it in a TV dinner on a folding tray table while watching our favorite program when I was a kid. Now I make this Easy Salisbury Steak for my family. It comes together in one pan and is an affordable weeknight meal with juicy ground beef patties and a rich, flavorful gravy. Oh, that gravy!
We all need quick and easy dinner meals to rely on. Recipes that we keep in the rotation because they are easy to make, require minimal clean-up and taste amazing. This one checks all the boxes!
This American dish was created back in the late 1800’s. It became popular through its use in school lunch programs and TV dinners. Since then, it has become a favorite comfort food made by millions of home cooks around the country.
Why You’ll love Easy Salisbury Steak
There are so many reasons to fall in love with this delicious recipe. Easy Salisbury Steak is made all in one pan, which makes clean up a breeze and gets you out of the kitchen that much faster. And it comes together with a short list of ingredients, making it affordable and easy to assemble.
You’ll want to serve this juicy, beefy dish with mashed potatoes, pasta or rice. Our go-to choice is egg noodles, they go so well with the rich, flavorful gravy. But I often use other pasta noodles, including spaghetti, or cooked rice. If you have some extra time, make some Creamy Mashed Potatoes to make a truly memorable meal for your family.
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Easy Salisbury Steak Recipe
What’s needed?
Beef Patties:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Gravy:
- 6 ounces white button mushrooms (cremini)
- 1 small yellow onion
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- salt and black pepper to taste
How to make Easy Salisbury Steak
Step-by-step Instructions:
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the patty ingredients and mix with your hands to combine. Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal parts and form them into patties.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add one tablespoon of vegetable oil and place the patties in the pan. Sear each patty until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the patties to a plate.
- Add the onions and mushrooms to the pan and sauté until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the butter and allow it to melt. Stir in the flour and scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Gradually add the beef broth and increase the temperature to medium-high heat. Add milk, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Allow the gravy to simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the beef patties to the gravy in the pan, cover with a lid, and simmer over medium-low heat for 12-15 minutes, until patties are cooked through. Serve the Salisbury Steaks with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, pasta or rice. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired. Recipe makes 4 servings.
Four simple steps in 30 minutes and only a handful of ingredients make a savory weeknight meal for your family. It isn’t your Momma’s TV dinner anymore!
Tips for making the best Salisbury Steak
- Cremini (white button), Baby Bella, or even Shitake mushrooms can be used in this recipe. Clean them with a dry cloth and slice them before cooking. They add a meatier flavor and texture to the dish, making the gravy irresistible.
- Spoon the gravy over each beef patty when adding them back to the pan. This will keep the patties moist and tender as they continue to cook and allow them to take on the flavors of the gravy.
- Season with salt and black pepper before serving to ensure the right balance of flavors. Serve the patties with mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles or pasta and a bright green vegetable for a beautiful, well-balanced plate of food.
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Easy Salisbury Steak
Ingredients
Beef Patties:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Gravy:
- 6 ounces white button mushrooms, or cremini, sliced
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the patty ingredients and mix with your hands to combine. Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal parts and form them into patties.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add one tablespoon of vegetable oil and place the patties in the pan. Sear each patty until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the patties to a plate.
- Add the onions and mushrooms to the pan and sauté until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the butter and allow it to melt. Stir in the flour and scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Gradually add the beef broth and increase the temperature to medium-high heat. Add milk, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Allow the gravy to simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the beef patties to the gravy in the pan, cover with a lid, and simmer over medium-low heat for 12-15 minutes, until patties are cooked through. Serve the Salisbury Steaks with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, pasta or rice. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired. Recipe makes 4 servings.
Equipment
- 1 medium mixing bowl
- 1 large skillet, with lid
- 1 sharp knife
Notes
- Cremini (white button), Baby Bella, or even Shitake mushrooms can be used in this recipe. Clean them with a dry cloth and slice them before cooking. They add a meatier flavor and texture to the dish, making the gravy irresistible.
- Spoon the gravy over each beef patty when adding them back to the pan. This will keep the patties moist and tender as they continue to cook and allow them to take on the flavors of the gravy.
- Season with salt and black pepper before serving to ensure the right balance of flavors. Serve the patties with mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles or pasta and a bright green vegetable for a beautiful, well-balanced plate of food.
