Classic Salisbury Steak Recipe – Easy Comfort Food Dinner Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 4 Course: Dinner | Cuisine: American | Difficulty: Easy ❤️ Why You’ll Love This Salisbury Steak This classic Salisbury Steak recipe is pure comfort food — juicy ground beef patties seasoned to perfection and smothered in a rich mushroom and onion gravy. It’s an old-fashioned, diner-style meal that’s easy enough for weeknights and hearty enough to satisfy the whole family. 🛒 Ingredients For the Steak Patties: 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred) 1/3 cup breadcrumbs 1 egg 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder Salt & black pepper to taste For the Gravy: 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1 cup sliced mushrooms (white or cremini) 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 cups beef broth 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Salt & pepper to taste 🔥 Instructions Step 1: Make the Patties In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire, and spices. Form into 4 oval patties. Step 2: Sear the Patties In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside. Step 3: Make the Gravy In the same pan, add butter and sauté onions and mushrooms until golden (5–7 mins). Sprinkle flour over and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire. Stir until thickened. Step 4: Simmer Together Return beef patties to the pan. Cover and simmer in gravy for 10–15 minutes until cooked through. Step 5: Serve & Enjoy Spoon over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. Garnish with parsley if desired. 🧡 Tips & Variations Tip / Variation Why It Helps Use ground turkey or chicken For a lighter version Add Dijon to patties Boosts flavor complexity Double the gravy Perfect for mashed potatoes or rice Freeze patties before cooking Helps them hold shape better Use gluten-free breadcrumbs Makes it GF-friendly ❓ FAQ Q: Can I make Salisbury steak ahead of time? Yes! Cook and refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat in the gravy for best results. Q: Is this the same as hamburger steak? Similar, but Salisbury steak is typically seasoned more and served with gravy. Q: What can I serve it with? Mashed potatoes, egg noodles, roasted veggies, or buttery green beans. 🧾 Nutrition Estimate (Per Serving) Calories: ~420 kcal Carbs: ~15g Protein: ~28g Fat: ~28g Sugar: ~3g Sodium: ~680mg