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Easy Salisbury Steak with Rich Mushroom Gravy

A close-up of a juicy Salisbury steak smothered in rich brown gravy, topped with sautéed mushrooms and onions.
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Make this classic American comfort food tonight. You get juicy ground beef patties smothered in a savory mushroom gravy, perfect for serving over mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Panko or regular)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for searing
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently with your hands until just combined; do not overmix.
  2. Form the mixture into 4 equal oval patties, about 1 inch thick.
  3. Heat the olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned. Remove the patties from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped onion and sliced mushrooms to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and the mushrooms release their liquid, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle the flour over the cooked onions and mushrooms. Stir constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste. This creates your roux base.
  6. Slowly whisk in the beef broth until smooth. Add the dried thyme, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce. Bring the gravy to a simmer, stirring until it thickens slightly.
  7. Return the browned beef patties to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy.
  8. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and let the Salisbury steak simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the patties are cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F).
  9. Serve immediately over mashed potatoes or rice, spooning plenty of the rich mushroom gravy over the top.

Notes

  • For a slow cooker option, skip the searing step. Place the raw patties in the slow cooker. Cook the gravy ingredients separately on the stovetop, then pour over the patties. Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours.
  • If you want a deeper brown gravy flavor, substitute 1/2 cup of the beef broth with strong brewed coffee.
  • You can use cubed steak instead of ground beef; sear it well, then simmer it in the gravy until tender, which may take longer.

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