Description
Comforting classic Salisbury steak with rich onion gravy celebrates hearty midwestern home cooking. Juicy beef patties nestled in silky sauce promise a nostalgic meal that satisfies deep hunger for traditional American flavors you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Aid:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Combine ground beef with breadcrumbs, finely diced onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing vessel. Gently blend ingredients without overworking the meat, then shape into four uniform oval-shaped patties.
- Preheat a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high temperature. Carefully place meat patties into the hot pan, allowing each side to develop a rich golden-brown crust, approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Ensure internal doneness while maintaining a juicy texture. Transfer cooked patties to a separate plate.
- Within the same skillet, melt butter and introduce thinly sliced onions. Allow onions to slowly caramelize, stirring occasionally until they transform into a deep golden color and become exceptionally tender, roughly 7-10 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over caramelized onions, stirring continuously to create a smooth roux. Toast the flour mixture for 1-2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Gradually incorporate beef broth, additional Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme. Whisk consistently to prevent lumps and promote a silky consistency. Simmer the gravy until it reaches a luxurious, slightly thickened state.
- Reintroduce the cooked meat patties into the fragrant onion gravy. Gently warm the steaks, allowing them to absorb the rich sauce’s flavors for 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Plate the Salisbury steaks generously covered in the robust onion gravy, accompanying with creamy mashed potatoes or your preferred side dishes.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef with 85% lean, 15% fat for juicier, more flavorful patties without excessive greasiness.
- Avoid overmixing meat mixture to prevent tough, dense Salisbury steaks; gently combine ingredients just until incorporated.
- Add extra depth by including a splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar when making the gravy for richer, more complex flavor profile.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs and using cornstarch instead of flour for thickening gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg