Description
Salisbury steak brings comfort straight to your dinner table with tender beef patties smothered in rich, savory brown gravy. Hearty and satisfying, this classic dish delivers home-style goodness that makes your family crowd around the table with happy anticipation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 small onions
- 1 large egg
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking and Gravy Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend 1 lb ground beef with 1 small finely chopped onion, ½ cup breadcrumbs, ¼ cup milk, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper until ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Separate the meat mixture into 4 equal portions, gently shaping each into a compact patty measuring approximately 1 inch thick.
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F, ensuring the pan is evenly heated.
- Carefully place meat patties into the hot skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side until a golden-brown exterior develops and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Transfer cooked patties to a separate plate, keeping them warm while preparing the gravy.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and melt 2 tablespoons butter, adding 1 small sliced onion to sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
- Dust 1 tablespoon flour over the onions, stirring constantly to create a smooth roux for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually pour 2 cups beef broth into the skillet, whisking continuously to prevent lumps and create a silky sauce.
- Add 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce to the gravy, simmering for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
- Return meat patties to the skillet, coating them generously with the warm gravy and letting them simmer together for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Plate your Salisbury steaks, ensuring each serving receives an ample portion of the rich, flavorful brown gravy.
Notes
- Always use fresh ground beef with a fat content around 80/20 for the most flavorful and juicy Salisbury steaks.
- Avoid overmixing the meat mixture, which can make the patties tough and dense when cooking.
- Press a small dimple in the center of each patty to prevent them from puffing up and losing their shape during cooking.
- When making the gravy, let the roux cook for a minute after adding flour to remove the raw flour taste and create a deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 24-27 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 388 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg