Salisbury Steak

Hey there, comfort food enthusiasts! Are you ready to dive into a dish that combines the heartiness of a steak with the soul-soothing touch of home cooking?

Today, we’re making Salisbury Steak, and trust me, this is no ordinary meatloaf in disguise. This recipe brings that diner classic, a hamburger steak in a zesty, rich brown gravy, to your kitchen table with a few unique twists.

Salisbury Steak is pure comfort food, and whether you make it on the stove, as in this recipe, or a pressure cooker, like my Instant Pot Salisbury Steak recipe, your family will love it!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Comfort in Every Bite: This isn’t just food; it’s a warm hug for your taste buds. Perfect for those chilly evenings or when you need a bit of nostalgia.
• Family Favorite: It’s a classic dish that brings everyone to the table, from kids to grandparents. Plus, it’s a great way to sneak in some veggies with those mushrooms and onions.
• Easy Yet Impressive: With a prep time of just 10 minutes and regular ingredients you can find at any grocery store, you can impress without stress. It’s likely to become one of your favorite Easy Dinner Recipes.

What Makes This Recipe Unique

• Flavorful Gravy: Our beefy onion gravy isn’t just an afterthought; it’s rich gravy, savory, and practically begs to be sopped up with mashed potatoes.
• Homemade Cocktail Sauce: This is not your old-fashioned Salisbury steak recipe. We’re elevating the traditional flavors with a zesty cocktail sauce that adds depth of flavor and a little spicy kick. It’s way better than just adding tomato paste.

Key Ingredients and Substitutions

​See the recipe card at the bottom of this article for the full recipe with quantities.

• Ground Beef: Opt for lean ground beef if you’re watching the fat content, or mix in some ground turkey for a lighter version.
• Beef Broth: I recommend using either reduced-sodium beef broth, beef stock, or bone broth to add more beefy flavor.
• Cocktail Sauce: This ingredient is what makes this Salisbury Steak recipe unique. Suppose you don’t have cocktail sauce; a mix of ketchup and horseradish works in a pinch.
• Mushrooms: These add that delicious mushroom flavor. Not a fan? Leave them out, or replace them with bell peppers for a different crunch.
• Onions: Sliced onions add great flavor to this homemade salisbury steak recipe and the rich gravy.
• Garlic and Herb Seasoning: Instead of using plain garlic powder, I dress it up a little with a salt-free Garlic and Herb Seasoning Blend.

How To Make Easy Salisbury Steak

Here’s a high-level summary of the steps, and below are detailed step-by-step instructions with photos.

• Mix and Form: Combine beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and seasonings. Shape into patties.
• Cook the Hamburger Patties: Brown the ground beef patties in oil over medium-high heat for that perfect sear.
• Sauté and Simmer: Cook onions and mushrooms, make the gravy, then simmer the patties.
• Cocktail Sauce: Quick mix of ketchup, horseradish, and Worcestershire for that special touch.

Step By Step Instructions with Photos

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, cocktail sauce (or ketchup), yellow mustard, Worcestershire Sauce, pepper, and garlic and herb seasoning.

• Mix just until combined, but don’t overmix. Otherwise, the Salisbury steak may be tough.
  
  

Shape the meat mixture into oval patties.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat for about a minute, then add the butter. Place the meat patties in the skillet and cook them for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until they’re well-browned. Remove the patties from the skillet and set them aside.

How To Make Salisbury Steak Gravy

• Add the butter, onions and mushrooms and reduce heat to medium-low.

• Saute the onions and mushrooms for about 5 minutes.
  

• Sprinkle 2 to 3 TBLs of flour over the mushrooms and onions and stir to coat.

Gradually stir in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard and raise the heat back to medium.

Add the cooked beef patties back into the skillet. Bring a gentle simmer, cover, and cook the patties for five more minutes or until they’re cooked. Remove the Salisbury steaks from the heat and serve them warm.