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.

Salisbury Steak recipe in a cast iron skillet with mushroom gravy and sprinkled with chopped parsley.


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.

Salisbury Steak being served with a gold serving spoon with a skillet in the background.

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.
Ground beef formed into oval patties for Salisbury Steak on a baking sheet.

How to Make Salisbury Steak

This easy Salisbury steak recipe is made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.

  1. Blend together the beef, bread crumbs, tomato paste, worcestershire sauce, ground mustard, onion powder, pepper and salt until well combined.
  2. Divide the beef mixture into four equal size portions and form into oval patties about 1/2 inch thick.
  3. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. I like to use cast iron as it retains the heat more evenly.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Return the beef patties to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes or until they are no longer pink in the middle.
  8. 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.

Salisbury Steak on a plate with gravy being poured over with a gold serving spoon.

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.

Salisbury Steak with mushroom gravy on a white plate with broccoli

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Get the Recipe: Salisbury Steak

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Comfort classic, the BEST Salisbury steak recipe made with ground beef in a rich, meaty mushroom gravy. Better than mom used to make!
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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

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Serving: 1g, Calories: 280kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 77mg, Sodium: 584mg, Potassium: 1019mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 235IU, Vitamin C: 7.1mg, Calcium: 51mg, Iron: 4.4mg
Author: Kellie
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American