A classic comfort food dish featuring seasoned ground beef patties simmered in a rich, savory mushroom gravy.
Ingredients:
- For the Salisbury Steaks:
- 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- For the Mushroom Gravy:
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for richness)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Salisbury Steaks:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, egg, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently with your hands until well combined.
- Form the mixture into 6-8 oval-shaped patties.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned. They don’t need to be cooked through at this stage.
- Remove the patties from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Mushroom Gravy:
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic, and cook until the mushrooms are browned and softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually pour in the beef broth, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Add the soy sauce, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the gravy to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened.
- If you would like a creamier gravy, stir in the heavy cream now.
- Combine and Simmer:
- Return the Salisbury steaks to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the steaks are cooked through and the gravy has thickened further.
- Serve:
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve the Salisbury steaks and mushroom gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.