Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy is a family-friendly dinner made with tender beef patties and a rich mushroom gravy. It has all the comfort of a classic homestyle meal and tastes especially good served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
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✅ Recipe Name: Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
🕒 Ready In: ~40 minutes
👪 Serves: 4 servings
🍽 Calories: ~460 per serving estimated
🥣 Main Ingredients: Ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, mushrooms, onion, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce
📖 Dietary Info: Dairy-free option; gluten-free option
👌 Difficulty: Easy - form, brown, simmer, serve
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The patties are browned first for extra flavor, then simmered in the gravy so they stay tender while the sauce thickens. The mushrooms, onions, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme give the gravy a savory flavor that makes the whole meal feel hearty and satisfying.
This is a great recipe when you want an affordable ground beef dinner that feels a little more special than burgers or meatloaf. If you love easy comfort food dinners, try our Stuffed Pepper Casserole, Spinach Artichoke Chicken, or Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin next.
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Why You'll Love this Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy:
Classic Comfort Food Dinner: Tender beef patties and rich mushroom gravy make this a hearty family meal.
Budget-Friendly: Ground beef turns into a filling dinner that feels more special than a basic burger.
Savory Mushroom Gravy: Mushrooms, onions, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme give the gravy deep flavor.
Great with Simple Sides: Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or cauliflower mash.
Key Ingredients:
- ground beef. This creates the base for the Salisbury steak patties. Use lean ground beef so the patties stay tender without making the gravy too greasy.
- breadcrumbs. Help bind the patties and keep them from falling apart as they brown and simmer.
- egg. Holds the beef mixture together so the patties keep their shape.
- onion and garlic. Add savory flavor to both the beef patties and the mushroom gravy.
- mushrooms. Cook down into the gravy and add rich, savory flavor.
- beef broth. Creates the base of the gravy and gives it a deeper flavor than water.
- Worcestershire sauce. Adds savory depth and helps the gravy taste more like classic Salisbury steak.
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Easy Substitutions & Variations:
- Make it gluten-free: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and a gluten-free flour blend to thicken the gravy. Also check that your Worcestershire sauce and beef broth are gluten-free.
- Make it dairy-free: Use a dairy-free butter alternative or olive oil in place of the butter.
- Use a different meat: Ground turkey or ground chicken can be used instead of ground beef, but the patties may be a little lighter in flavor.
- Add more vegetables: Extra mushrooms, peas, or carrots can be added to the gravy if you want more vegetables in the meal.
How to Make Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy:
- Step 1: Add the ground beef, breadcrumbs, ¼ cup diced onion, egg, and minced garlic to a large bowl. Mix until just combined, then form the mixture into 4 oval patties.
- Step 2: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Step 3: Add the remaining butter to the same skillet, then add the sliced mushrooms and ½ cup diced onion. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are softened and the onion is tender. Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and onions. Stir well and cook for 1 minute.
- Step 4: Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring, then add the Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add the patties back to the skillet and spoon some of the gravy over the top. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the patties are cooked through and the gravy has thickened.
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Recipe Notes & Tips:
- Do not over mix the beef mixture: Mix just until the ingredients come together so the patties stay tender instead of dense.
- Brown the patties first: Browning adds flavor and helps the patties hold their shape before they simmer in the gravy.
- Cook the mushrooms before adding flour: Let the mushrooms soften and release their moisture first so the gravy has better flavor and texture.
- Add the broth slowly: Pour the beef broth in gradually while stirring so the flour blends smoothly into the gravy without clumps.
- Simmer until cooked through: The patties should finish cooking in the gravy and reach 160°F in the center.
How to Store:
Refrigerator: Store Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating: Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through. Add a splash of beef broth if the gravy thickens too much.
Freezer: Freeze the cooked patties and gravy in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy FAQs:
Use breadcrumbs and an egg to help bind the ground beef mixture, and avoid overmixing. Browning the patties before simmering them in the gravy also helps them hold their shape.
Baby bella, cremini, or white button mushrooms all work well. Baby bella and cremini mushrooms have a deeper flavor, while white mushrooms are a little milder.
Mashed potatoes are a classic option, but it also works well with rice, egg noodles, cauliflower mash, roasted vegetables, or green beans.
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Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup onion, diced
- 1 egg
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Add the ground beef, breadcrumbs, ¼ cup diced onion, egg, and minced garlic to a large bowl.
- Mix until just combined, then form the mixture into 4 oval patties.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the patties and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining butter to the same skillet, then add the sliced mushrooms and ½ cup diced onion.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are softened and the onion is tender.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and onions. Stir well and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring, then add the Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add the patties back to the skillet and spoon some of the gravy over the top.
- Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the patties are cooked through and the gravy has thickened.
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Notes
- Do not over mix the beef mixture: Mix just until the ingredients come together so the patties stay tender instead of dense.
- Brown the patties first: Browning adds flavor and helps the patties hold their shape before they simmer in the gravy.
- Cook the mushrooms before adding flour: Let the mushrooms soften and release their moisture first so the gravy has better flavor and texture.
- Add the broth slowly: Pour the beef broth in gradually while stirring so the flour blends smoothly into the gravy without clumps.
- Simmer until cooked through: The patties should finish cooking in the gravy and reach 160°F in the center.
Sarah says
My grandma used to make Salisbury steaks and this recipe sent me back in time. Loved it.