Salisbury Steak
This budget-friendly Salisbury Steak recipe transforms ground beef into a family-friendly favorite. The savory patties, seasoned with Worcestershire and Dijon, are accompanied by a luscious mushroom gravy. Paired with creamy mashed potatoes, this comforting dish is a symphony of simplicity and flavor. With a quick prep time of 15 minutes and a total cook time of 50 minutes, it's a practical yet nostalgic meal that won't break the bank. Serve up this classic American comfort food for a memorable dining experience.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Skillet or frying pan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Potato masher or fork
- Pot for boiling potatoes
- Colander
- Potato peeler
- Whisk
Ingredients
For Salisbury Steak:
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Mushroom Gravy:
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Mashed Potatoes:
- 4 large potatoes peeled and cubed
- ½ cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare Salisbury Steak:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into oval or round patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
Cook Salisbury Steak:
- Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
- Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- Remove the patties from the pan and set aside.
Prepare Mushroom Gravy:
- In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter and sliced mushrooms.
- Cook until mushrooms are browned and tender.
- Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and stir to combine.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens.
Make Mashed Potatoes:
- Boil the peeled and cubed potatoes in a pot of salted water until fork-tender.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander and return them to the pot.
- Mash the potatoes and add milk, butter, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Serve: Place the Salisbury steaks on plates, ladle mushroom gravy over them, and serve with a generous scoop of mashed potatoes.