The Best Salisbury Steak Recipe – Tender Patties and Thick Gravy
This Salisbury steak recipe transforms humble ground beef into tender, juicy patties smothered in thick, savory onion and mushroom gravy. It's the ultimate comfort food—easy enough for weeknights, yet satisfying enough to serve any time you're craving a hearty, classic meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 onion finely chopped (for patties)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter for searing
- 1/2 onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced (optional but recommended)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or 2 tbsp flour for thickening
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Shape into 4 oval-shaped patties.
- In a large skillet, heat oil or butter over medium heat. Sear patties on both sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions (and mushrooms if using) until soft and golden.
- Stir in beef broth and bring to a simmer. Add a cornstarch slurry (or flour paste) to thicken the gravy.
- Return the patties to the skillet. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until patties are cooked through and the gravy has thickened.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Notes
- Patties can be prepped a day in advance and refrigerated.
- Swap in ground turkey if desired.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley to elevate flavor.
- For a richer gravy, stir in 1–2 tbsp sour cream or heavy cream before serving.
- To thicken gravy more, simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes.