Description
This Easy Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy recipe features tender, juicy beef patties smothered in a rich and savory mushroom sauce. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, it comes together quickly with simple ingredients, offers one-pan cooking for minimal cleanup, and serves wonderfully over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or your favorite sides.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Patties
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended for juiciness)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Mushroom Gravy
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive oil)
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (cremini or button, sliced)
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour/cornstarch for GF version)
- 2 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian version)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Patties: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, finely chopped onions, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently just until combined to keep the patties tender. Form into 4 to 6 oval-shaped patties, taking care not to overwork the meat.
- Brown the Patties: Heat a skillet over medium heat with butter and oil to prevent sticking. Add the patties and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove patties and set aside, leaving drippings in the pan.
- Make the Mushroom Gravy: In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and diced onions. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and begin to brown. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to coat, cooking for about a minute to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Build the Gravy: Slowly whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up browned bits from the skillet bottom for extra flavor. Stir continuously until the gravy thickens, around 3-5 minutes.
- Simmer Patties in Gravy: Return browned patties to the skillet with the mushroom gravy. Cover and simmer on low heat for 10-12 minutes, allowing patties to cook through and flavors to meld.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once patties are tender and gravy is luscious, transfer to plates and spoon extra mushroom gravy on top. Serve hot with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meat to keep patties tender.
- Use a heavy skillet such as cast iron or stainless steel for best browning.
- Make sure to brown patties well to add rich flavor before simmering.
- Allow the gravy to thicken fully for a smooth, silky sauce.
- Let patties rest off the heat for a few minutes to lock in juices before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty with gravy
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Salisbury steak, mushroom gravy, comfort food, ground beef recipe, easy dinner, weeknight meal, one-pan recipe
