Salisbury Steak Recipe (2024)

This easy Salisbury Steak Recipe is ready in just 30 minutes! It has juicy and tender beef patties smothered in the most delicious homemade mushroom gravy. It’s so incredible over Creamy Mashed Potatoes that even picky eaters will approve of this one-pan dish.

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What is Salisbury Steak?

Salisbury steak originated in the United States and is a popular dish made with seasoned ground beef patties smothered in gravy with mushrooms (often accompanied by caramelized onions). It got its name from an American physician, Dr. J. H. Salisbury. He encouraged a meat-centered diet and so this dish was named in his honor.

We love ground beef recipes like our popular Meatloaf or this easy Stovetop Beef Chili. If you have some ground beef and don’t know what to do with it, this Salisbury Steak is a must-try, because homemade Salisbury Steak is perfect for busy weeknights:

Comes together quickly
Inexpensive to make
Uses pantry staples,
Flavor-packed!

How to Make Salisbury Steak

Beef Patties: In a large bowl, combine beef patty ingredients and then shape into 4 oval or round patties flattening the center for even thickness. Saute in a skillet until golden brown on both sides, remove from the skillet and set aside. (NOTE: You will want to use lean beef, and 90% works best.)
Mushrooms: Sauté ½ the onion in the same skillet just until tender, then stir in garlic and butter. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until browned, mixing frequently. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
Gravy: In a bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients for the gravy and add to the skillet with the mushrooms. Cook over medium heat until gravy thickens. Return the patties to the pan, cover with mushroom gravy, and cook just until patties are heated through.

Tips for the Best Salisbury Steak

This easy Salisbury Steak recipe is simple to make and a family favorite, so here are some tips to ensure you have the juiciest patties and savory gravy.

Avoid Overmixing – Work the beef just until its well combined. Too much mixing can make the patties tough.
Form Equal-sized Patties – keep them an even thickness for even cooking
Create a Rich Gravy – make the sauce in the same skillet to utilize the tasty pan drippings from cooking the patties
Searing the Patties – Allow the skillet to get hot before placing the patties inside to give them a great sear and seal in the juices.

Can I Substitute Ground Beef?

Salisbury Steak is classically made with ground beef, but this recipe is versatile. You can substitute ground meats that you have on hand. Try ground turkey for a Turkey Salisbury Steak or even a combination of meats such as ground beef and ground chicken.

What to Serve with Salisbury Steak

Though you can serve the beef patties in gravy over steamy rice or even egg noodles, the most classic side dish is mashed potatoes (our Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes make dinner faster). You can add a vegetable to the side and any of these will work great:

Green Bean Almondine
Baked Asparagus
Easy Roasted Vegetables
Roasted Carrots
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
Caesar Salad
Marinated Tomatoes

Make-Ahead

This Salisbury Steak recipe is a great mid-week meal because it cooks quickly. If you make the patties ahead of time, it’s even faster to serve to a crowd. Leftovers also keep really well; just cool them to room temperature and store them.

Prep the Patties Ahead: You can form the patties and store them covered in the refrigerator up to a day ahead.
Refrigerate Leftovers: Once cooled, store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Freezing: Transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag, remove excess air, and freeze for up to 3 months.
To Reheat: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, and then transfer to an oven-safe pan or dish, cover with foil, and bake in a preheated oven at 350° for 20-30 minutes (depending on thickness) or until heated through.

With this traditional Salisbury Steak recipe, you are in for a treat. If you have picky eaters who don’t like mushrooms, just serve their patties without them. To the children, it’s like enjoying a juicy hamburger in gravy, and they love it!

More Easy Dinner Recipes

Once you try this Salisbury Steak recipe, try these other quick and easy dinner recipes your family will enjoy any night of the week.

Beef and Broccoli
Philly Cheesesteak
Baked Salmon
Monterey Chicken
Shrimp Fried Rice
Baked Chicken Fajita
Lemon Garlic Chicken and Mushrooms

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

4.95 from 207 votes

Author: Valentina Ablaev

Easy Salisbury Steak Recipe ready in 30 minutes! Tender, juicy beef patties smothered in mushroom gravy. Serve Salisbury Steak over creamy mashed potatoes.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

Total Time: 30 minutes mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4 servings

For the Salisbury Steak:

1 lb ground beef, 90% lean
1/2 onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
1 large egg
1 ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp mayonnaise
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
1 Tbsp ketchup
1 ½ tsp milk, (whole milk or any kind)
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp olive oil, to sautee

For the Mushroom Gravy:

1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
8 oz brown mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cup beef broth, + 1/2 cup water
½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp ketchup
¼ tsp sea salt
⅛ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

In a bowl combine all of the ingredients for the beef patties (except the oil). Mix until well incorporated and shape into 4 oval or round patties flattening the center for even thickness throughout.
Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a non-stick pan, once hot, add patties to the skillet and cook until patties are golden brown on both sides and fully cooked. Remove the patties from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
Sauté ½ onion (you can also slice onion into thin slices, whatever your personal preference is) in the same skillet. Once the onion starts to become tender, add the garlic and butter and mix.
Add the mushrooms and sauté until browned, mixing frequently. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
In a bowl, whisk together all of the remaining gravy ingredients: 2 Tbsp flour, 1 1/2 cups broth, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 tsp Worcestershire, 1/2 tsp dijon, 2 tsp ketchup, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper. Pour into the mushrooms and cook until the gravy thickens.
Add the patties back to the pan and completely cover with the gravy and mushrooms and cook just until patties are heated through.

Nutrition Per Serving

324kcal Calories16g Carbs31g Protein15g Fat6g Saturated Fat120mg Cholesterol1164mg Sodium932mg Potassium2g Fiber4g Sugar196IU Vitamin A3mg Vitamin C59mg Calcium4mg Iron

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Nutrition Facts

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Amount per Serving

Calories

324

% Daily Value*

Fat

Saturated Fat

Cholesterol

120

Sodium

1164

Potassium

Valentina Ablaev

I am Valentina, the creator behind the food blog Valentina’s Corner where I share our family’s favorite recipes. When I am not in the kitchen, I enjoy spending quality time with my husband and 5 children. We invite you to join us on our blogging journey!