Some dinners feel like a warm embrace at the end of a long day, and Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy is exactly that kind of comfort food. I still remember walking into my grandmother’s kitchen after school, the scent of seared beef and onions drifting through the house. It meant one thing—dinner was almost ready, and homework could wait.
Ingredients
For the Patties
- Ground beef (80–85% lean) – 1 lb
- Plain breadcrumbs – ⅓ cup
- Egg – 1 large
- Milk – 2 tbsp
- Worcestershire sauce – 1 tsp
- Onion powder – 1 tsp
- Garlic powder – ½ tsp
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
- Olive oil – 1 tbsp (for cooking)
For the Mushroom Gravy
- Butter – 2 tbsp
- Mushrooms, sliced – 8 oz
- Onion, finely chopped – ½ small
- Garlic, minced – 2 cloves
- All-purpose flour – 2 tbsp
- Beef broth – 2 cups
- Worcestershire sauce – 1 tsp
- Dried thyme – ½ tsp
- Salt & black pepper – to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- Make the Patties
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Mix gently until just combined, then shape into four oval patties.
- Cook the Patties
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook the patties for 4–5 minutes per side, until well browned and mostly cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside. - Prepare the Gravy
In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms and onion and cook for 5–6 minutes, until softened and lightly browned.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Sprinkle in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually whisk in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Let simmer gently until the gravy thickens.
- Finish the Dish
Return the patties to the skillet, spoon the gravy over them, cover, and simmer for 8–10 minutes, until the patties are fully cooked.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.