A classic comfort food, Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy features tender beef patties flavored with simple seasonings, served with a rich and savory onion gravy.
Salisbury steak is typically made from ground beef mixed with breadcrumbs, eggs, onions, and seasonings, shaped into oval patties and simmered in a rich brown gravy.
Not exactly. While both are made from ground beef, Salisbury steak usually includes more fillers like breadcrumbs and is served with gravy, whereas hamburger steak is simpler and often grilled or pan-fried without sauce.
Salisbury steak was named after Dr. James Salisbury, a 19th-century American physician who promoted a meat-based diet. The dish became popular in the U.S. as a hearty and economical meal.
Common sides include mashed potatoes, green beans, steamed vegetables, or buttered noodles. The gravy often complements starchy sides well.
Absolutely. Fully cooked Salisbury steak with gravy freezes well in airtight containers for up to 2–3 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat thoroughly before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80% lean, 20% fat
- 1 large onion sliced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs plain
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2 cups beef broth low sodium
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined, then shape into 4 oval patties.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add beef patties and cook until well browned on each side, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove patties from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onions and cook until soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir to coat. Gradually whisk in beef broth, bringing to a simmer to thicken the gravy.
- Return the beef patties to the skillet, spooning gravy over top. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for an additional 10 minutes to ensure patties are cooked through.
- Serve the Salisbury steak warm with onion gravy poured over top. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Savory goodness! 😋
Easy and tasty! I’m no chef but I managed this. Went great with mashed potatoes!
Glad to hear you enjoyed it! Salisbury steak is sooo good with mashed potatoes! 🥔🍽️
Too much work for a simple meal! Why all the steps? Just frying beef is easier.
Gonna try this but why do you need breadcrumbs? Isn’t it meat and gravy?
Breadcrumbs help bind the meat and keep it moist. Trust me, it’s worth it!
Sounds kinda weird to me. Just meat and gravy should be enough, right? But I’ll give it a shot.
This sounds like a fancy meal but it’s just regular meatloaf on a plate. Not impressed.
Yum! I doubled the onions and it was so good. Will make again!
I don’t get it. My mom’s Salisbury steak recipe is way better. This one was too salty.
This was DELICIOUS! The gravy was on point! My kids loved it too.
What if I skip the Worcestershire sauce? Can I use ketchup instead? Asking for a friend.