Salisbury Steak Recipe
Seriously the BEST Salisbury Steak Recipe of all time, a true winner in my house. This easy one-pot Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy is quick, simple and loaded with meaty goodness. A great dinner for every night of the week.
Classic comfort food and we’re taking it retro here with Salisbury steak! We used to buy this frozen at the supermarket but it’s so easy to make at home in just about the same time. One of the best ground beef recipes around, this easy Salisbury steak is made with a rich, savory mushroom gravy that cooks up with the pan drippings.
I was craving a little Salisbury Steak a few days ago….my mom used to make it all the time when I was little. The frozen Salisbury Steaks were the bomb and I remember wanting that whole tray for myself. I mean, what’s better than thin little hamburger steaks smothered in gravy, am I right?
But I was so lazy, I didn’t feel like driving to the store so I created my own version at home in minutes, the VERY BEST Salisbury Steak Recipe on the planet with ingredients I just had around the kitchen. And they were dreamy, completely blowing away anything in a box.
The flavor is completely amazing, better than a burger and I threw in a little concentrated tomato paste to boost the yum factor even more.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef – I like to use a lean ground beef to make the meat mixture but you can use whatever you have on hand.
- Panko Bread Crumbs – Panko Bread Crumbs are lighter than traditional bread crumbs making your patties less dense. If you don’t have panko on hand, you can use half the amount of regular bread crumbs as a substitution.
- Tomato Paste – I love to add tomato paste for added depth of flavor and a bit of tang.
- Worcestershire Sauce – The umami bomb in this recipe, if you don’t have Worcestershire sauce you can substitute with fish sauce or soy sauce.
- Ground Mustard – If you don’t have ground mustard traditional yellow or dijon mustard will work.
- Pepper and Salt
- Onion – I like to use a Vidalia or other sweet onion for the sauce.
- Mushrooms – White mushrooms or cremini work best.
- Thyme – Fresh thyme is my favorite but if you have dry thyme substitute only half what is called for in the recipe.
- Beef Stock – I love using homemade beef stockHomemade Beef Stock but your favorite store bought stock will work just as well.
- Butter – Salted butter is key to adding richness and depth to the rich brown gravy. Don’t skip it.
How to Make Salisbury Steak
This easy Salisbury steak recipe is made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
- Blend together the beef, bread crumbs, tomato paste, worcestershire sauce, ground mustard, onion powder, pepper and salt until well combined.
- Divide the beef mixture into four equal size portions and form into oval patties about 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. I like to use cast iron as it retains the heat more evenly.
- Add the patties to the pan and cook until browned. Turn the patties over and cook for 3-4 minutes longer or until browned. Transfer to a platter and keep warm.
- Add the onions to the pan and cook until translucent. Add the mushrooms and cook until softened. Stir in the thyme, garlic powder and flour. Add the beef stock scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen the brown bits.
- Stir in the worcestershire sauce and bring the mixture to a boil. When the gravy begins to thicken, reduce the heat to medium and stir in the butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the beef patties to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes or until they are no longer pink in the middle.
- Sprinkle with parsley or chives, if desired. Serve immediately.
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Make-ahead Instructions
If you want to know how to make Salisbury Steak in advance, you simply assemble the meat patties and the sauce as directed in the recipe card below then transfer to a baking dish.
Cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and store refrigerated for up to 3 days.
To reheat, uncover and transfer the baking dish to a 400˚F oven and bake until heated through, approximately 20 minutes.
What Meat To Use
I like to use a high quality ground beef and stick to around an 80/20 mix. Since the meat is blended together with other seasonings and ingredients you don’t need a higher fat beef to retain the flavor.
This Homemade Salisbury steak recipe is fairly lean and a total hit with the whole family.
Hamburger Steak vs. Salisbury steak
The difference between Hamburger Steak and Salisbury steak is fairly minimal but it’s all in the ingredients. Hamburger Steak is seasoned with just salt and pepper while Salisbury steak will have other ingredients mixed in like onion, pepper and seasonings.
This simple Salisbury steak recipe is topped with a quick, superbly epic mushroom gravy that cooks in the same pan you just browned your steaks in. Then you toss the steaks back into the pan so they can soak up all that wonderfulness you just created with your few simple ingredients.
The whole deal is ready in under 30 minutes and if you have some leftover potatoes from Sunday supper and some easy green vegetables, your family will be eating dinner in no time flat.
Best Sides for Salisbury Steak
- Country Mashed Potatoes….because they go together like Mac and cheese.
- Speaking of Mac and cheese…this Mac and cheese is on the table in just 10 minutes.
- Roasted potatoes are always a hit.
- Need something green? These Green Beans are always a winner.
- I can never say no to a Twice Baked Potato!
More Ground Beef Recipes
- Easy Stuffed Cabbage Soup
- Taco Pasta Skillet Dinner
- Quick Cabbage Roll Casserole
- Easy Cuban Picadillo Skillet
- The BEST EVER Stuffed Cabbage Recipe
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Get the Recipe: Salisbury Steak
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- pinch of salt
For the Gravy
- 1 large vidalia onion, diced
- 4 ounces sliced white mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 1/2 tablespoons flour or cornstarch
- 3 cups beef stock
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley or chives
Equipment
- 1 skillet
Instructions
- In a large bowl, use your hands to blend together the beef, bread crumbs, tomato paste, worcestershire sauce, ground mustard, onion powder, pepper and salt until well combined. Divide the beef mixture into four equal size portions and form into oval patties about 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat in a large cast iron or heavy bottomed skillet. Add the patties to the pan and cook until browned, approximately 2-3 minutes. Turn the patties over and cook for 3-4 minutes longer or until browned. Transfer to a platter and keep warm.
- Pour off the fat in the pan and return to the heat. Add the onions to the pan and cook until translucent. Add the mushrooms and cook until softened. Stir in the thyme, garlic powder and flour. Cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly add the beef stock scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen the brown bits. Stir in the worcestershire sauce and bring the mixture to a boil. When the gravy begins to thicken, turn the heat down and stir in the butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the beef patties to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes or until they are no longer pink in the middle.
- Sprinkle with parsley or chives, if desired. Serve immediately
192 Comments on “Salisbury Steak Recipe”
Great recipe! The gravy is the bomb!
Thank you! We love the gravy, too!
5 stars all the way! Really enjoyed your recipe. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for your generous rating!
Kellie (and I mean this as a compliment) you are too young & pretty to remember original TV dinners. I had my first one my mother cooked for me around 1962 and loved them especially the Salisbury Steak. Hey I’m a baby boomer lol!
I loved TV dinners when I was little! The brownie was the best part.
Made this recipe last night and the whole family LOVED it! Made it just as written except added a ton more mushrooms because my family LOVES mushrooms. Great recipe that is easy to make and tastes amazing!! Thank you for sharing this great recipe!!
I’m so glad you loved it! And yes to the ton of mushrooms!
Delicious! I doubled the recipe and put aside half for the freezer.
Thank you for your comment! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
The recipe I was looking for! Delicious
So happy you liked it!
Too much advertisements to go through to get the recipe. Recipe is a good one. But don’t know if I will use this website for another recipe.
Hi Lynda, I’m sorry you had to scroll through ads but they are what helps keep this website running so I can provide the recipes for free to all my readers. Otherwise, I would have to charge a subscription fee to allow everyone to see the recipes. There is a jump to recipe button at the top you can use to go directly to the recipe card.
Absolute perfection! This recipe was very easy to follow and produced fantastic Salisbury Steak, using flour, with a rich, dark and delicious gravy! Thanks so much for sharing!
I’m so happy you liked it! Thank you for your kind comment!
You’re forgot to include an egg in the recipe so the hamburger fell apart! Also reduce the broth to 2 cups, the gravy was too thin.
I didn’t forget, we never use an egg and haven’t had a problem with them falling apart. If you feel your meat mixture is a little loose, pop them in the freezer for 10 minutes before adding to the pan.
This is a very tasty dish. I will definitely be keeping this recipe.
Yay! I’m so happy you liked it!