Description
Salisbury Steak is the ultimate comfort food dinner — juicy, seasoned beef patties simmered in a rich onion gravy and served over fluffy mashed potatoes or noodles. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this easy dinner idea is hearty, budget-friendly, and packed with bold flavor. Whether you’re looking for quick meals, classic food ideas, or simply an easy recipe the whole family will love, this dish checks every box.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon oil or butter (for searing)
2 tablespoons butter (for gravy)
1/2 medium yellow onion, sliced
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (for gravy)
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, chopped onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix just until combined.
2. Shape the mixture into 4–6 oval patties and press a small dent in the center of each.
3. Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear patties on both sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
4. Reduce heat and melt butter in the skillet. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden, about 6–8 minutes.
5. Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1–2 minutes to create a roux.
6. Gradually pour in beef broth, stirring to remove lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce and simmer until thickened.
7. Return patties to the skillet, cover, and simmer in gravy for 15–20 minutes, flipping once.
8. Garnish with parsley and serve hot with mashed potatoes or noodles.
Notes
For extra tender patties, avoid overmixing the beef.
Use 80/20 ground beef for the best flavor and juiciness.
If your gravy gets too thick, add a splash of beef broth to thin it out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty with gravy
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Salisbury steak, comfort food, dinner ideas, easy recipe, onion gravy