Description
A comforting Salisbury steak recipe with tender beef patties simmered in a rich mushroom-onion gravy. This hearty and senior-friendly meal is packed with savory flavor and pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (85% or 90% lean)
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (alcohol-free if needed)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter, divided
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 8 ounces cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, gently mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper until just combined. Shape into 4 oval patties.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining oil or butter to the skillet. Add the onion and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until softened.
- Add the mushrooms and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes until tender.
- Sprinkle flour over the onion and mushroom mixture. Stir for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the beef broth while scraping the skillet to release browned bits.
- Stir in the ketchup and dried thyme.
- Return the patties to the skillet and spoon gravy over them.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the patties are cooked through and the gravy thickens.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep the patties tender.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of beef.
- Add extra beef broth for more gravy.
- Finely chop mushrooms for a smoother gravy texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze cooked patties and gravy for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 to 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty with gravy
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
