Description
Skillet Salisbury Steak is a comforting, classic American dinner that combines juicy beef patties with a rich, flavorful mushroom and onion gravy. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights yet delicious enough for Sunday supper. When served with creamy mashed potatoes and green peas, it delivers that nostalgic homemade taste everyone loves.
Ingredients
For the Salisbury Steaks:
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
For the Gravy:
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 6 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 large onion, sliced
• 2 1/2 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape the mixture into 4 oval-shaped patties.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add olive oil to the same skillet along with mushrooms and onions. Sauté until tender and golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Pour beef broth, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to form a slurry.
- Stir the slurry into the gravy mixture and bring to a boil, whisking continuously until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, return the mushrooms, onions, and beef patties to the skillet, and simmer for 5–10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve warm over mashed potatoes or rice and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Serving: Serve your Salisbury steak hot over creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or buttered egg noodles. Add a side of steamed peas, carrots, or green beans for a complete meal.
- Make it a comfort platter: Spoon plenty of rich mushroom gravy over the steaks and sides for that homestyle diner feel.
- Storage: Allow leftovers to cool completely before storing. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: You can freeze the cooked patties with gravy for up to 2 months. For best results, store portions separately for easy reheating.
- Reheating: Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave until warm. Add a splash of beef broth if the gravy thickens too much.
