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Easy Salisbury Steak with Rich Mushroom Gravy for a Comfort Food Dinner

A juicy salisbury steak smothered in rich brown mushroom gravy and sautéed onions, served on a white plate.
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Make this classic American comfort food tonight. You get tender ground beef patties smothered in a rich mushroom gravy. This easy Salisbury steak recipe is perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently with your hands until just combined; do not overmix.
  2. Form the mixture into 4 equal oval-shaped patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned. Remove the patties from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
  4. Add the butter to the same skillet. Add the sliced onion and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and the mushrooms have released their liquid and browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle the flour over the cooked onions and mushrooms. Stir constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
  6. Slowly whisk in the beef broth until smooth. Add the dried thyme and Dijon mustard. Bring the gravy to a simmer, stirring until it thickens slightly.
  7. Return the beef patties to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the patties simmer in the gravy for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through and tender.
  8. Serve your homemade Salisbury steak immediately over mashed potatoes or rice, spooning plenty of the rich mushroom gravy over the top.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker version, skip steps 3 and 4. Place the raw patties in the slow cooker. Whisk together all gravy ingredients (onion, mushrooms, flour, broth, thyme, mustard) in a separate bowl and pour over the patties. Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Use high-quality beef broth for the best flavor in your rich brown gravy.
  • If you prefer a smoother gravy without visible onion pieces, strain the gravy after thickening, before returning the patties to the pan.

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