Irresistible Salisbury Steak with Savory Mushroom Gravy
This irresistible Salisbury steak with savory mushroom gravy is a comforting, homestyle dinner packed with rich flavor. Tender beef patties simmered in a velvety mushroom-onion sauce—perfect over mashed potatoes or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 patties (servings)
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Mushroom Gravy:
4 tbsp salted butter (or olive oil for lighter option)
1 medium onion, sliced
4 oz mushrooms (portobello, cremini, or white), sliced
For the Beef Patties:
1.5 lbs lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
15.5 oz condensed beef broth (divided use)
½ cup panko bread crumbs (or regular breadcrumbs)
1 large egg
½ tsp garlic powder (or fresh minced garlic)
½ tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
For the Gravy Seasoning:
1 tbsp all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
2 tbsp ketchup (or BBQ sauce or omit for less sweetness)
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce)
1 tsp dry mustard powder (or Dijon mustard)
½ cup water (or more beef broth for richer flavor)
Instructions
Sauté Vegetables:
In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onions for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add mushrooms and cook until liquid evaporates. Set aside.
Form Patties:
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ¼ cup beef broth, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix and form into 6 patties, about 4 inches wide.
Prepare Gravy Base:
In a small bowl, whisk flour with 2 tbsp beef broth until smooth. Stir in remaining broth, ketchup, Worcestershire, mustard powder, and water.
Brown Patties:
Heat skillet again. Brown 3 patties for 2 minutes per side; remove. Repeat with the remaining patties.
Simmer in Gravy:
Return all patties to the skillet. Top with mushrooms and onions. Pour in the gravy mixture. Cover and simmer on medium-low for 14–20 minutes until fully cooked (internal temp: 160°F).
Serve:
Serve warm over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Add a splash of red wine to the gravy for extra depth.
Make it gluten-free with almond flour and cornstarch.
Use ground turkey for a leaner variation.
Great with a side of steamed green beans or roasted carrots.
