Salisbury Steak Recipe

If you’re craving a hearty comfort meal with rich brown gravy, this salisbury steak recipe delivers everything you love about the classic. Inspired by nostalgic TV dinners but elevated with fresh flavors, it combines tender beef patties with a deeply savory gravy. Whether you want an old-fashioned, simple, or homemade version, this recipe checks all the boxes. Explore similar recipes like Salisbury Steak Recipe for any occasion.

It can be made in a skillet, baked in the oven, prepared in a crockpot, or adapted for variations like no-mushroom, turkey, or onion-soup mix versions.

Ingredients

For the Salisbury Steaks

• 1 lb ground beef (85% lean preferred)
• ½ cup plain bread crumbs
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dry mustard (optional)
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• Pinch of cayenne (optional)
• 2 tbsp butter

For the Brown Gravy

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup diced onion
• 12 sliced button mushrooms (optional)
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3 cups beef broth (low sodium recommended)
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Optional Recipe Variations

• Substitute ground turkey for a turkey version
• Use cubed steak for a cube steak version
• Use French onion soup or onion soup mix for a semi-homemade gravy
• Bake everything together for a baked version

Directions

1. Mix the Steaks

Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire, mustard, soy sauce, pepper, and cayenne. Mix until just combined (do not overmix). Form into 4 oval patties, about ½ inch thick. Chill 30–60 minutes for best texture (optional).

2. Make the Gravy

Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onions and mushrooms (if using) and sauté 5–7 minutes until browned.
Add flour and cook 2–3 minutes.
Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring.
Add ketchup and Worcestershire.
Simmer 10 minutes until thickened.

3. Cook the Salisbury Steaks

In a clean skillet, melt remaining butter over medium-high heat.
Brown patties 2–3 minutes per side.
Pour gravy over the patties.
Cover and simmer 5–10 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature: 160°F / 70°C).

4. Serve

Serve with buttery mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or steamed vegetables. This recipe delivers the rich flavor of classic diner-style, Bobby Flay, and Pioneer Woman versions.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
• Chill Time (optional): 30–120 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes (up to 2 hours with chilling)
• Servings: 4
• Skill Level: Easy