Ultimate Homemade Salisbury Steak with Savory Brown Gravy
This Ultimate Homemade Salisbury Steak recipe is the perfect comfort food, combining juicy beef patties with rich, savory brown gravy. After a long search for the perfect version, I've crafted this dish that brings together many influences. It’s an easy recipe that accommodates personal tastes—whether you prefer different kinds of breadcrumbs or want to skip mushrooms altogether. With simple ingredients and straightforward methods, you'll have a hearty meal ready in no time. The optional additions of Worcestershire sauce and ketchup allow you to customize the flavor to your liking, ensuring that this dish will satisfy your cravings. This recipe is not only delicious but also allows you to prepare extra patties for ahead-of-time meals, making it a practical and time-saving choice. Pair it with your favorite sides for a complete feast that feels both nostalgic and indulgent.
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Servings
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Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
Ground beef
1 - 1.5 lb (Very lean, formed into patties)
Breadcrumbs
1/2 cup (Saltine, Ritz crackers, panko, or seasoned stuffing mix)
Egg
1 (Lightly beaten)
Onion soup mix
1.25 oz (Lipton's, divided)
Black pepper
1/2 teaspoon (To taste)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (Adjustable to taste)
Yellow onion
1 small (Finely diced)
Beef gravy
10 oz (Heinz, jarred)
Butter or olive oil
2 tablespoons (For sautéing)
Water
2/3 cup (To mix into gravy)
Worcestershire sauce
2-4 teaspoons (To taste)
Ketchup or tomato sauce
2-4 teaspoons (To taste)
Mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon (For flavor)
Mushrooms
1/2 cup (Sliced, optional)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease it with non-stick cooking spray or a small amount of oil.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the breadcrumbs (saltine, Ritz, panko, or seasoned stuffing mix), half of the onion soup mix, black pepper, and a portion of the finely diced onion (1/4-1/3 cup). Stir to blend.
3
Add the ground beef and the beaten egg to the bowl. Mix gently until just combined—be careful not to overwork the meat.
4
Shape the mixture into 4 oval patties and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking.
5
While the patties are baking, make the gravy. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter (or heat olive oil) and add the remaining diced onion. If using, add sliced mushrooms now and sauté until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
6
Stir in the jar of Heinz beef gravy, the remaining half of the onion soup mix, mustard powder, and 2/3 cup of water. Mix thoroughly to dissolve the soup mix completely.
7
Taste the gravy after it has heated through. Adjust the seasoning by adding Worcestershire sauce and ketchup in teaspoon increments, tasting as you go until it's to your liking.
8
Once the patties are cooked, remove them from the oven and carefully nestle them into the skillet with the gravy. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil. Allow the patties to warm through in the gravy on medium-low heat for an additional 15-20 minutes.
9
Serve your Salisbury steaks with your choice of sides, such as mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables, for a true comfort meal.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ultimate Homemade Salisbury Steak?
It is a comfort food dish that combines juicy beef patties with a rich, savory brown gravy, designed to be both hearty and nostalgic.
What kind of ground beef should I use?
The recipe recommends using 1 to 1.5 pounds of very lean ground beef.
What types of breadcrumbs can be used for the patties?
You can use saltine crackers, Ritz crackers, panko, or seasoned stuffing mix.
How do I prepare the baking sheet?
Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease it with non-stick cooking spray or a small amount of oil.
At what temperature should the oven be set?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
What goes into the beef patty mixture?
The mixture includes ground beef, breadcrumbs, half of the onion soup mix, black pepper, finely diced onion, and a beaten egg.
How should I mix the meat and ingredients?
Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat to ensure the patties stay tender.
What shape should the Salisbury steak patties be?
The mixture should be shaped into 4 oval-shaped patties.
How long do the patties bake in the oven?
Bake the patties for 35-40 minutes, flipping them halfway through for even cooking.
What is the first step in making the savory gravy?
Melt butter or heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the remaining diced onions for about 5 minutes.
Are mushrooms required for this recipe?
Mushrooms are optional; if using them, add 1/2 cup of sliced mushrooms to the skillet while sautéing the onions.
What brand of beef gravy is recommended?
The recipe suggests using a 10 oz jar of Heinz beef gravy.
How do I incorporate the onion soup mix into the gravy?
Stir the remaining half of the onion soup mix into the skillet with the gravy, water, and mustard powder, mixing thoroughly to dissolve it.
How much water is added to the gravy?
Add 2/3 cup of water to the gravy mixture.
How can I customize the flavor of the brown gravy?
You can adjust the seasoning by adding Worcestershire sauce and ketchup or tomato sauce in teaspoon increments to your liking.
What is the purpose of mustard powder in the gravy?
Mustard powder is added to the gravy to enhance the overall flavor profile.
How are the patties combined with the gravy?
Once the patties are baked, carefully nestle them into the skillet with the prepared gravy.
How long should the patties simmer in the gravy?
Cover the skillet and allow the patties to warm through in the gravy on medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes.
What should I serve with Salisbury Steak?
It pairs well with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete comfort meal.
Can I make these patties ahead of time?
Yes, the recipe allows you to prepare extra patties ahead of time, making it a practical choice for meal planning.
Is this recipe suitable for freezing?
Yes, the recipe is tagged as freezable, which is great for long-term storage.
How much onion is used in total?
The recipe calls for one small yellow onion, finely diced and divided between the patties and the gravy.
How much Worcestershire sauce should I add?
The suggested amount is 2-4 teaspoons, added to taste.
Can I use olive oil instead of butter?
Yes, you can use 2 tablespoons of either butter or olive oil for sautéing the onions and mushrooms.
What makes this an 'easy' recipe?
It uses simple ingredients like jarred gravy and pre-packaged soup mix with straightforward oven and skillet methods.
Is salt added to the meat or the gravy?
Salt is used to season the onions and mushrooms in the skillet, and can be adjusted throughout the gravy-making process.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
The recipe yields 4 large oval patties, typically serving 4 people.
What should I do if the gravy is too thick?
While not explicitly stated, you can generally adjust consistency by slightly increasing the water or tasting as you go.
Does the recipe use fresh or dried onions?
It uses both: a fresh finely diced yellow onion and a packet of dried onion soup mix.
Can I use tomato sauce instead of ketchup?
Yes, the recipe lists ketchup or tomato sauce as interchangeable options for flavoring the gravy.