Description
Salisbury Steak with Brown Gravy is a classic American comfort dish featuring tender beef patties simmered in a rich, flavorful brown gravy. Made with ground beef, onions, and savory seasonings, the patties are seared to perfection and then cooked gently in a homemade gravy made with beef broth, butter, and flour. This hearty meal pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
For the Salisbury Steaks
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Brown Gravy
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the meat mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, diced onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the patties tough.
- Form patties: Shape the mixture into 4 oval-shaped patties, ensuring they are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
- Brown the patties: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until nicely browned. Remove the patties from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the gravy: In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute to make a roux, which will thicken the gravy.
- Add beef broth: Gradually whisk in the beef broth while scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the onion powder and garlic powder.
- Simmer the patties: Return the browned patties to the skillet with the gravy. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15 minutes. This step cooks the patties through and allows them to absorb the flavorful gravy.
- Serve: Serve the Salisbury steaks hot with the brown gravy spooned over the top. They pair excellently with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered egg noodles.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the beef mixture to keep the patties tender and juicy.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or buttered egg noodles for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be reheated gently in the gravy to keep the patties moist.