This easy Salisbury Steak Recipe is ready in just 30 minutes! It has juicy and tender beef patties smothered in the most delicious homemade mushroom gravy. It’s so incredible over Creamy Mashed Potatoes that even picky eaters will approve of this one-pan dish.
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What is Salisbury Steak?
Salisbury steak originated in the United States and is a popular dish made with seasoned ground beef patties smothered in gravy with mushrooms (often accompanied by caramelized onions). It got its name from an American physician, Dr. J. H. Salisbury. He encouraged a meat-centered diet and so this dish was named in his honor.
We love ground beef recipes like our popular Meatloaf or this easy Stovetop Beef Chili. If you have some ground beef and don’t know what to do with it, this Salisbury Steak is a must-try, because homemade Salisbury Steak is perfect for busy weeknights:
- Comes together quickly
- Inexpensive to make
- Uses pantry staples,
- Flavor-packed!
How to Make Salisbury Steak
- Beef Patties: In a large bowl, combine beef patty ingredients and then shape into 4 oval or round patties flattening the center for even thickness. Saute in a skillet until golden brown on both sides, remove from the skillet and set aside. (NOTE: You will want to use lean beef, and 90% works best.)
- Mushrooms: Sauté ½ the onion in the same skillet just until tender, then stir in garlic and butter. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until browned, mixing frequently. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Gravy: In a bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients for the gravy and add to the skillet with the mushrooms. Cook over medium heat until gravy thickens. Return the patties to the pan, cover with mushroom gravy, and cook just until patties are heated through.
Tips for the Best Salisbury Steak
This easy Salisbury Steak recipe is simple to make and a family favorite, so here are some tips to ensure you have the juiciest patties and savory gravy.
- Avoid Overmixing – Work the beef just until its well combined. Too much mixing can make the patties tough.
- Form Equal-sized Patties – keep them an even thickness for even cooking
- Create a Rich Gravy – make the sauce in the same skillet to utilize the tasty pan drippings from cooking the patties
- Searing the Patties – Allow the skillet to get hot before placing the patties inside to give them a great sear and seal in the juices.
Can I Substitute Ground Beef?
Salisbury Steak is classically made with ground beef, but this recipe is versatile. You can substitute ground meats that you have on hand. Try ground turkey for a Turkey Salisbury Steak or even a combination of meats such as ground beef and ground chicken.
What to Serve with Salisbury Steak
Though you can serve the beef patties in gravy over steamy rice or even egg noodles, the most classic side dish is mashed potatoes (our Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes make dinner faster). You can add a vegetable to the side and any of these will work great:
- Green Bean Almondine
- Baked Asparagus
- Easy Roasted Vegetables
- Roasted Carrots
- Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
- Caesar Salad
- Marinated Tomatoes
Make-Ahead
This Salisbury Steak recipe is a great mid-week meal because it cooks quickly. If you make the patties ahead of time, it’s even faster to serve to a crowd. Leftovers also keep really well; just cool them to room temperature and store them.
- Prep the Patties Ahead: You can form the patties and store them covered in the refrigerator up to a day ahead.
- Refrigerate Leftovers: Once cooled, store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Freezing: Transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag, remove excess air, and freeze for up to 3 months.
- To Reheat: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, and then transfer to an oven-safe pan or dish, cover with foil, and bake in a preheated oven at 350° for 20-30 minutes (depending on thickness) or until heated through.
With this traditional Salisbury Steak recipe, you are in for a treat. If you have picky eaters who don’t like mushrooms, just serve their patties without them. To the children, it’s like enjoying a juicy hamburger in gravy, and they love it!
More Easy Dinner Recipes
Once you try this Salisbury Steak recipe, try these other quick and easy dinner recipes your family will enjoy any night of the week.
- Beef and Broccoli
- Philly Cheesesteak
- Baked Salmon
- Monterey Chicken
- Shrimp Fried Rice
- Baked Chicken Fajita
- Lemon Garlic Chicken and Mushrooms
Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
Ingredients
For the Salisbury Steak:
- 1 lb ground beef, 90% lean
- 1/2 onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 ½ tsp milk, (whole milk or any kind)
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp olive oil, to sautee
For the Mushroom Gravy:
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz brown mushrooms, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cup beef broth, + 1/2 cup water
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp ketchup
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl combine all of the ingredients for the beef patties (except the oil). Mix until well incorporated and shape into 4 oval or round patties flattening the center for even thickness throughout.
- Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a non-stick pan, once hot, add patties to the skillet and cook until patties are golden brown on both sides and fully cooked. Remove the patties from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
- Sauté ½ onion (you can also slice onion into thin slices, whatever your personal preference is) in the same skillet. Once the onion starts to become tender, add the garlic and butter and mix.
- Add the mushrooms and sauté until browned, mixing frequently. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together all of the remaining gravy ingredients: 2 Tbsp flour, 1 1/2 cups broth, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 tsp Worcestershire, 1/2 tsp dijon, 2 tsp ketchup, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper. Pour into the mushrooms and cook until the gravy thickens.
- Add the patties back to the pan and completely cover with the gravy and mushrooms and cook just until patties are heated through.
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Sorry, it is 5 stars!!!! I don’t know what happened!! The best!
No worries! Thank you so much for your wonderful review Carole! I’m so glad you loved it.
I made this recipe and we love it! We are never disappointed and thank you for sharing!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Carole!
Not the best recipe. Very heavy on onion and mushrooms which we didn’t find tasty. We’ve had better.
I made this tonight and made one little mistake and added 2- 10 oz cans of broth…But all and all it is a Great dish and we enjoyed it. Oh, yes, I served it just like your picture displayed with asparagus and mashed potatoes.
My favorite Salisbury steak recipe ever! The flavor has a depth coming from the Dijon mustard, ketchup and Worcestershire. The mushroom gravy is yummy!
I’m so glad you loved the recipe, Beth!
Made this for dinner and this was excellent! Thank you for all of your recipes and videos.
You’re very welcome, Carmen!
For my older children the term “Salisbury Steak” conjured up memories of unpleasant patties served in the school cafeteria. This recipe shattered those images! It was absolutely delicious; moist and flavorful. The gravy turned out perfectly and we all went back for seconds. My only comment is about the prep time listed in the recipe. Maybe I am a slow cook, but I found it to take much longer than 10 minutes to prep. The end result is absolutely worth the time however, and I look forward to making it again. Another excellent recipe from Natasha’s kitchen!
I’m so happy they were willing to try our version after that memory! Thank you so much for sharing that great feedback with me, Mary!
Delicious Salisbury Steak! The patties are so tender and tasty! I doubled the recipe to enjoy leftovers. Thank you!
Very tasty. Hubby and I loved it. Love your recipes and videos.
So glad they are being enjoyed. Thank you!
Amazing recipe…any instructions to searing the steaks, then placing in a 13 x 9, pouring sauce over and finishing in the oven the next day? Thinking of making this for a larger group.
Hi Mira! For food safety reasons, it’s recommended to sear meat and then refrigerate it for cooking later.
This looks really good, but I can’t stand ketchup and wonder if the mustard would make it more tangy than I like. Can they be left out?
Hi Densie! You can leave them out but it may be lacking some flavor so you may need to adjust the salt/seasoning.
This was my 1st time making this. It was Amazing super easy to make. I directions but swapped beef for turkey and added a package of low sodium brown gravy packet. Sharing recipe with family and friends.👍😁 This is a keeper!
Thank you for your good comments and feedback, Rob!
I have made this twice now and it is my husband’s favorite. Sometimes the patties fall apart for me any suggestions?Your recipes never disappoint!!
Hi Debra! I’m so happy this is a favorite. it’s hard to say what caused it to fall apart without being there. I would ensure there were no steps or ingredients missed, ensure you’re cooking them on a preheated oiled pan – if not preheated that may be the culprit. I wish I could be more helpful.
A suggestion for the comment about patties falling apart- be sure the onions are finely diced.
This steak had the best flavor and was so soft to eat. My whole family loved it!
That’s wonderful, Mel!
I grew up eating this all the time! It’s one of my favorites! This recipe takes me back to childhood. It’s so delicious!!
This Salisbury steak recipe is awesome. It has so much flavor, exactly what I want in a Salisbury steak.
So much flavor!!! I’ve made this dish 4x now, thanks so much for sharing your recipe. I never have beef broth so I just use chicken bouillon, I did add a 1/2 cup more liquid so I could use for the mashed potatoes I served it with.. highly recommend anyone to try this!! 🤤🤤
Made this for dinner and oh my goodness it was phenomenal. Thank you for this delicious recipe😊
Wow this was such a delicious recipe. I made this for dinner for us tonight with a side of mashed potatoes. I will definitely make this again. We both loved it. 😊 To thicken the gravy I brought it to a boil and then simmered it for about 10 minutes and it worked perfect.
Love this recipe, cooked it for my picky family and they couldn’t get enough of it.
As with all of Natasha’s recipes, they are very dependable and easy-to-use execute.
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I’m so happy this was a hit with your family, Chris! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
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