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A close-up view of a single Salisbury steak patty smothered in a savory brown gravy with sliced mushrooms and onions.

Salisbury Steak Recipe with Rich Mushroom Gravy

This easy Salisbury Steak Recipe features juicy, tender ground beef patties smothered in a rich and savory mushroom and onion gravy. A classic comfort food dinner perfect for any night of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 patties
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs lean ground beef (85/15)
  • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp each salt and black pepper
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Large Bowl

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef, Panko breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Do not overmix. Shape into 6 oval patties, about 3/4-inch thick.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the patties for 3-4 minutes per side until a brown crust forms. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the skillet. Add onions and cook until soft and golden (5-7 minutes). Add mushrooms and cook until browned (5 minutes). Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in beef broth and the remaining 1 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Return the patties to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until patties are cooked through and the gravy has thickened. Serve hot.

Notes

Tip 1: For an even richer gravy, add a splash of red wine after sautéing the mushrooms and let it cook down before adding the flour.
Tip 2: Ensure your skillet is hot before adding the patties to get the best possible sear.
Tip 3: If gravy is too thin, let it simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes to reduce. If too thick, whisk in a splash more beef broth.