Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy

Name: Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb ground beef (85% lean); 1/3 cup plain dry breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; 2 tbsp ketchup; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, divided; 1 tsp garlic powder; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp oil; 2 tbsp butter; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (optional); 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups beef broth; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; chopped parsley, to serve; mashed potatoes and buttered corn, to serve

Seasoned ground beef patties browned in a skillet and simmered in a rich onion and mushroom gravy. Serve over mashed potatoes with a scoop of corn for a classic weeknight supper.

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Total45 min

Serves4

What you'll need

12-inch cast-iron skilletFor searing and oven finishes

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Mixing bowl setFor mixing and marinating

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8-inch chef's knifeFor all the chopping

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lb ground beef (85% lean)

1/3 cup plain dry breadcrumbs

1 large egg

2 tbsp ketchup

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, divided

1 tsp garlic powder

3/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp oil

2 tbsp butter

1 large onion, thinly sliced

8 oz mushrooms, sliced (optional)

3 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 cups beef broth

1 tsp Dijon mustard

chopped parsley, to serve

mashed potatoes and buttered corn, to serve

Steps

In a bowl, mix the beef, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, 2 tsp Worcestershire, garlic powder, salt and pepper with your hands just until combined. Shape into 4 oval patties about 3/4 inch thick.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the patties 3 to 4 minutes per side (they finish cooking in the gravy). Move to a plate and pour off all but about 1 tbsp fat.

Lower the heat to medium and add the butter, onion and mushrooms with a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until soft and golden, 8 to 10 minutes.

Sprinkle in the flour and stir 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the broth, the remaining Worcestershire and the mustard, scraping up the browned bits.

Bring the gravy to a simmer, return the patties and any juices, and spoon the gravy over them. Cover and simmer gently 10 to 12 minutes, until the patties reach 160°F in the center.

Sprinkle with parsley and serve over mashed potatoes with corn on the side.

TipPress a shallow dimple into the center of each patty before browning so they cook flat instead of puffing into balls.