🧂 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Patties:
Ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
1 lb
Ground pork (optional)
½ lb (for extra moisture)
Breadcrumbs
½ cup
Egg
1 large (to bind)
Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp
Garlic powder
1 tsp
Salt & pepper
To taste
For the Mushroom Gravy:
Butter
2 tbsp
Mushrooms, sliced
8 oz
Onion, diced
½ cup
Garlic, minced
1 tsp
Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp
Beef broth
1½ cups
Cornstarch slurry
2 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water
Salt & pepper
To taste
🍳 Step-by-Step: How to Make Salisbury Steak Like a Pro
Step 1: Mix the Patties
In a large bowl:
Combine ground beef (and pork, if using)
Add breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
Mix gently — overworking = tough patties
Form into 4–6 oval-shaped patties
Step 2: Brown the Steaks
Melt a bit of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the patties on both sides until golden — about 3–4 minutes per side.
Remove steaks and set aside.
Step 3: Make the Gravy
In the same pan:
Sauté mushrooms and onions until soft and golden
Add garlic and Worcestershire sauce
Pour in beef broth and simmer
Stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce
Return the patties to the pan and let everything simmer together for 10–15 minutes.
Step 4: Serve and Savor
Serve hot with:
Mashed potatoes
Egg noodles
Rice
Or a side of steamed vegetables for a modern twist
Drizzle with extra gravy — because that’s where all the flavor lives.
🧑🍳 Tips for Perfect Results Every Time
Use a meat thermometer
Ensures patties are fully cooked without drying out
Don’t overmix the beef
Keeps texture tender
Let the patties rest after cooking
Locks in juices
Use a cast iron or heavy skillet
For even browning and heat retention
Make ahead and reheat
Flavor improves the next day
Also, if you want to go gluten-free , use gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour.
🍜 Creative Ways to Customize Your Salisbury Steak
Want to make it your own?
Try these upgrades:
Add a splash of red wine
For deeper, richer gravy
Use plant-based ground meat
For a vegetarian twist
Add a bit of Dijon mustard
Boosts flavor and moisture
Top with caramelized onions
Adds sweetness and texture
Swirl in a bit of sour cream
For a creamy, comfort-food upgrade
Even better — freeze extra patties for easy dinner prep later.
🏡 Final Thoughts: Sometimes the Best Dinners Are the Ones That Taste Like Home
Salisbury steak might not be flashy.
It might not be Insta-famous like ramen burgers or truffle fries.
But what it is ?
Comfort in a pan.
A dish that brings back memories of school cafeterias, family dinners, and the kind of food that fills you up without breaking the bank.
So next time you're staring into the fridge wondering what to make for dinner…
Don’t reach for the takeout menu.
Reach for the ground beef.
Reach for the mushrooms.
Reach for the gravy.
Because sometimes, the answer to a great dinner isn’t complicated.
It’s simple.
It’s savory.
It’s soft and rich and deeply familiar.
And once you taste that first bite?
You’ll remember why this dish has stood the test of time.