Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy: A Stick-to-Your-Ribs American Classic

This dish has stood the test of time—and for good reason. It’s cozy, flavorful, and easy enough for a weeknight but hearty enough for Sunday supper. Serve it with mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or a hunk of crusty bread to soak up all that glorious gravy.

🥕 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Steaks:

1 lb ground beef (80/20 for flavor)
⅓ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste

For the Mushroom Gravy:

2 tbsp butter
1 small onion, thinly sliced
8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (for garnish)

🍲 Instructions

Make the Steaks:

In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Form into 4 oval patties, about ¾ inch thick.

Sear the Patties:

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil.
Sear patties on both sides until browned, about 3–4 minutes per side (they’ll finish cooking in the gravy). Set aside.

Make the Gravy:

In the same skillet, melt butter. Add onions and mushrooms and sauté until browned and soft, about 6–8 minutes.
Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1–2 minutes until it smells nutty.
Slowly whisk in beef broth, then add Worcestershire and mustard. Simmer until thickened, about 5–7 minutes.

Finish the Steaks in the Gravy:

Nestle patties back into the skillet. Spoon gravy over top.
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until steaks are cooked through.

Serve:

Spoon steaks and plenty of gravy over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. Garnish with fresh parsley.

📦 Amazon Must-Haves for Perfect Salisbury Steak Nights

🍳 Heavy-Duty Nonstick Skillet or Cast Iron Pan – For a perfect sear and even cooking.
🍄 Mushroom Slicer Tool – Speeds up prep work and gets uniform slices.
🥣 Mixing Bowl Set with Grips – Great for forming patties without the mess.
🥄 Gravy Whisk or Sauce Stirrer – Keeps your sauce lump-free and silky.
🧂 Beef Bouillon or Better Than Bouillon – For deeper, richer gravy flavor.
🌿 Dried Parsley or Herb Garnish Kit – A little green goes a long way.

Pro Tip: Add a splash of heavy cream to the gravy at the end for extra richness, or try swapping in ground turkey for a lighter twist.