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Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

By:Nagi
Published:10 Jan '18Updated:30 Sep '20
1,112 Comments
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Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy is a comfort food favourite that’s quick and easy to make. Make it once and this will be a recipe you’ll treasure it forever!

Juicy seasoned beef patties drowning in an outrageously delicious Mushroom Gravy, this Salisbury Steak recipe has been tried and loved by readers from all over the world… now it’s your turn! 🙂

Salisbury Steak recipe in skillet.

Salisbury Steak

There’s a homeless guy who lives at our local dog park. He’s a valuable member of our community – he knows all the locals, looks after the park like it’s his own backyard, and he tells the worst jokes. 😂

Anyway, the story of this Salisbury Steak recipe is that I regularly take hot meals down to him, sometimes even fancy-sounding things like tartare, confit duck. As we approached Christmas one year, I asked him what, of all the meals I took to him that year, his favourite meals were.

And he said “Oh, those burgers with the mushroom gravy were spectacular!” So I made them again for him, then I published the recipe on my site the next day. 🙂

This was back in 2015, and that’s how this Salisbury Steak recipe came to be on my website!

Salisbury Steak recipe in skillet.

How to make Salisbury Steak 

Salisbury steak involves making seasoned beef patties using mince / ground beef, then making a mushroom gravy. In my recipe, there’s just two little things I do differently to the usual Salisbury Steak recipe that takes these up a notch:

  1. Grate onion and soak the breadcrumbs in the juices – guaranteed to make the steaks softer and tastier, a tried, proven and much loved method that I use for my classic Italian Meatballs (plenty of reviews substantiating this!). Plus it’s much more efficient than cooking chopped onions (raw onion bits in steak is not nice), and you avoid the risk of the steaks falling apart if the onions aren’t chopped finely enough ; and

  2. Sear beef patties briefly then finishing cooking IN the gravy: I like to sear them in a stinking hot skillet to brown the steaks so they are still raw on the inside, then finish cooking them in the gravy so the juices that seep while they are cooking flavours the gravy. Never waste free flavour! That’s my motto! Plus, the gravy infuses moisture in to the steaks. Double bonus!

What is the difference between a Salisbury Steak and Hamburger patties?

Great Hamburger patties are made with nothing more than good quality ground beef, salt and pepper. Whereas the ingredients in Salisbury Steak patties are more like meatballs – including breadcrumbs, onion and flavourings such as Worcestershire sauce.

How to make Salisbury Steak

Salisbury Steak is pretty much me on a plate. Wholesome, homely, down to earth good food that’s economical, packs a flavour punch but is not fiddly or time consuming to make.

The homeless man and I have very similar tastes! – Nagi x

More Classics we’ll love forever

  • Beef Stroganoff and Chicken Stroganoff

  • Meatloaf – a family favourite forever and ever!

  • Spaghetti Bolognese

  • Beef Pot Roast

  • Ultra Tender Roast Pork with Crispy Crackling

  • Extra soft and juicy Italian Meatballs

 

Suggestions: On the Side

  • Magic Broccoli – so easy and so good, it’s like magic….

  • Broccoli Salad with a lighter creamy dressing

  • Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

  • Garlic Sautéed Spinach

  • Everyday Cabbage Salad – one of my favourite standby salads!

 

Close up of Salisbury Steak recipe on a plate with mashed potato and green beans.

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Salisbury Steak recipe in skillet.

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 30 mins
Dinner
Western
4.96 from 369 votes
Servings5
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Recipe VIDEO above. Salisbury steak is a totally scrumptious way to transform the humble ground beef / mince into something amazing! The onion grating / soaking breadcrumbs will make your patties extra tasty and tender, and the Mushroom Gravy is made extra delicious by cooking the Salisbury Steaks IN the gravy!

Ingredients

Salisbury Steak

  • 1/2 onion (white, brown or yellow)
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (or 1/3 cup ordinary breadcrumbs)
  • 1 lb/500g ground beef (mince)
  • 1 garlic clove , minced
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 beef bouillon cube , crumbled
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tsp dijon mustard OR 2 tsp dry mustard powder

Gravy

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1/2 onion , finely chopped
  • 5 oz/150g mushrooms , sliced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp (35g) flour (all purpose / plain)
  • 2 cups (500 ml) beef broth / stock
  • 1 cup (250 ml) water
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

Salisbury Steaks

  • Place breadcrumbs in a bowl. Use a box grater and grate the onion over the breadcrumbs. Mix with fingers, leave to soak for a few minutes. 
  • Add remaining Salisbury Steak ingredients into the large bowl. Use your hands to mix until just combined. Mix well for a couple of minutes until the mixture becomes a bit "pasty" which will ensure your patties hold together well.
  • Divide into 5 and pat firmly into oval patties around 3/4" / 1 2/3 cm thick.

Cooking and Gravy

  • Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the steaks and cook the first side for 1 minute or until browned, then flip and brown the other side (they will still be raw inside). Remove onto plate.
  • If skillet is looking dry, add a touch more oil. Add chopped onion and garlic and cook for 2 minute until onions are a bit translucent.
  • Add the mushrooms into the skillet and cook for 2 - 3 minutes until golden.
  • Turn heat down to medium. Add butter. Once melted, add flour and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Gradually add in beef broth, stirring as you go. Once mostly lump free, whisk in remaining Gravy ingredients. 
  • Add steaks along with the juices on the plate. Cook for 5 - 7 minutes, or until gravy is thickened, stirring occasionally around the steaks. If the gravy thickens too quickly, add more water.
  • Remove steaks onto a plate. Taste gravy and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve salisbury steaks topped with the mushroom gravy - over mashed potato is ideal! Sprinkle with a bit of parsley if desired.

Recipe Notes:

1. Recipe originally published December 2015. Cooking steps streamlined to make it more efficient. Ingredients have remained the same. If you are determined to continue using the original recipe, here is a PDF version.
2. Nutrition below is per serving for the Salisbury Steak + gravy, no sides.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 316gCalories: 286cal (14%)Carbohydrates: 15g (5%)Protein: 25g (50%)Fat: 13g (20%)Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)Cholesterol: 101mg (34%)Sodium: 651mg (28%)Potassium: 678mg (19%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 225IU (5%)Vitamin C: 3.2mg (4%)Calcium: 42mg (4%)Iron: 3.4mg (19%)
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1,112 Comments

  1. Diane Poe says

    July 15, 2021 at 10:37 pm

    I cooked this for the first time last night. My husband loves Salisbury steak and had been asking for it, so I broke down and made it. I have to say, this is the best I have ever eaten!!! My mom used to make this all the time, but i can tell you, this version beat hers hands down!!! She passed away 6 years ago, so naturally, this dish took me back a lot of years!! Hubby and daughters loved it, will be having this a lot more!!! Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Karin says

    July 15, 2021 at 8:26 am

    I always wonder when they say “half an onion” is that referring to a small cooking onion like my mum used to buy in a bag, or one of the bigger onions like I always buy individually?

    Reply
  3. Betty Martoglio says

    July 13, 2021 at 10:25 pm

    I never read the blogs, always shoot straight to the recipe but I read yours.God bless,there is a crown waiting on you in heaven.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 14, 2021 at 4:56 pm

      Oh bless you Betty, that’s made my day ❤️ N x

      Reply
  4. irene says

    July 12, 2021 at 11:03 pm

    Made this for dinner using a premade organic burger patty and used canned button mushrooms, otherwise followed the recipe as directed. Hubby loved it.

    Reply
  5. Cathy says

    July 12, 2021 at 10:27 am

    5 stars
    I’ve been looking for recipes for my 91 year old father. He has difficulty chewing, so I thought this would be a good for him. The only experience I’ve had with Salisbury steak was the frozen dinner variety, and it was truly horrible, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was thrilled to find how tasty, juicy and delicious this recipe was! Definitely making again. I will update once he gets a taste and gives feedback.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 12, 2021 at 9:09 pm

      This beats any store bought frozen meal Cathy, I’m so glad it was a hit! N x

      Reply
      • Cathy says

        July 16, 2021 at 11:13 am

        5 stars
        My father LOVED it too!! The whole family did!! 🙂

        Reply
  6. Frontier Buddy says

    July 12, 2021 at 7:14 am

    5 stars
    Great recipe. Truly wonderful. The only disconcerting issue with the video is the 70’s porn flick music.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 12, 2021 at 9:15 pm

      Thanks so much, I’m so glad you love the recipe & lucky you can mute the sound on my videos 😉 N x

      Reply
  7. Wayne says

    July 11, 2021 at 11:22 am

    Note: The ingredients list calls for 1/2 onion in the steaks portion. BUT, it does not indicate that it is to be GRATED! Only in the recipe.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 12, 2021 at 9:26 pm

      Hi Wayne, yes that’s correct – you’ll see this notes in step 1 of the instructions and shown in the video 🙂 N x

      Reply
  8. Mrs. Karen says

    July 9, 2021 at 5:27 am

    Nagi, you are amazing!!!! A gaazillion thank you’s for sharing your recipe’s with us. I am in love with Dozer – I have a Golden Retriever and her name is Charlie. You are awesome Nagi!!!!

    Reply
  9. Sable Beale says

    July 8, 2021 at 10:06 am

    5 stars
    This is the third time making this and i added o ion and mushroom soup and another half a cup to a cup of water to gravey to extend out the gravy and it makes it a rich gravy and have lots of leftovers!

    Reply
  10. Tricia says

    July 6, 2021 at 8:52 am

    5 stars
    Wonderful winter meal. The gravy is so tasty and the patties are very tender. I forgot to put water in the gravy but found in end there was enough liquid from the mince and stock. Also used hot English mustard powder rather than Dijon. Delicious! Thank you.

    Reply
  11. judith says

    July 1, 2021 at 10:19 am

    5 stars
    This was soo good! I used ground sirloin that was on sale for the ground beef. I didnt have panko breadcrumbs so I used instant oatmeal instead. I almost made 4 patties instead of 5 thinking the serving size would be too small. The nummy rich gravy made the 5 patties the perfect size.Thank you for such a good recipe! I will try more of your recipes in the future!

    Reply
  12. Dinelle Lopez says

    June 30, 2021 at 9:55 am

    5 stars
    I made the Salisbury Steak w/ Mushroom gravy. It. Was. Amazing. My husband wept.

    Reply
  13. Joy Jacobsen says

    June 27, 2021 at 8:20 am

    5 stars
    First time making this recipe & it turned out absolutely delicious 🥰 I just added a sprinkle of thyme while the mushrooms were cooking because my mother always thinks that mushrooms need a dash 😇 Thank you so much for sharing this fantastic recipe ❤️

    Reply
  14. Ann says

    June 24, 2021 at 9:32 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was a hit! Extremely tasty and enjoyed by all. I simmered the sauce a bit longer to help thicken the gravy and added a whole onion because it was so small.

    Reply
  15. Lauren says

    June 23, 2021 at 9:38 am

    5 stars
    Took quite a bit longer than 5-7 minutes for my gravy to thicken but I think it was due to the water content in the mince I used. I will try with mince from the butcher next time because this was seriously tasty and being on a budget I’m always looking for new things to do with mince.

    My family think that I’m an amazing cook and I have you to thank Nagi! Your recipes are easy to follow and virtually fail-proof.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      June 23, 2021 at 7:10 pm

      Hi Lauren, yes sometimes I find mince can be slightly watery unfortunately. I’m so glad you’re loving the recipes though, I truly enjoy hearing this!! N x

      Reply
  16. Mike says

    June 22, 2021 at 9:13 pm

    Hi, Nagi
    The steaks were great.
    I’m asking if they would be ok to make up a batch of them and freeze them?
    Cheers Mike

    Reply
  17. Jan says

    June 17, 2021 at 2:33 pm

    This is so good! We don’t usually use Worcestershire sauce so I just swapped in regular Oyster sauce. It was so so good and easy to make ❤

    Reply
  18. Georgia says

    June 15, 2021 at 6:05 pm

    Yummm, these were delicious, I added some sriracha hot chilli sauce and it was yum!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      June 16, 2021 at 12:51 pm

      Never heard of anyone doing that Georgia – but why not?! N x

      Reply
  19. Sarah Umadas says

    June 15, 2021 at 1:09 pm

    5 stars
    Sooo delicious! G.j followed recipe exactly as and came out perfect!

    Reply
  20. bri says

    June 10, 2021 at 8:46 am

    5 stars
    WOW SO GOOD! the meat was so soft! the patties wanted to fall apart but I was very delicate with them. I will definitely be making this again with more mushrooms!

    Reply
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