Description
Juicy, tender, and smothered in rich mushroom gravy — this Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy is comfort food perfection! A classic diner favorite, made easily at home with seasoned beef patties and a luscious savory sauce that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
2 cups beef broth
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Shape mixture into 5–6 oval patties.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Sear patties for 2–3 minutes per side until browned; remove and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add mushrooms and onions; sauté until softened and golden.
6. Whisk in beef broth and ketchup, scraping up brown bits from the pan.
7. Return patties to the skillet, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
8. Stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken the gravy.
9. Simmer uncovered for 3–5 more minutes until the sauce is rich and glossy.
10. Serve hot with mashed potatoes or egg noodles, topped with mushroom gravy and parsley.
Notes
🍄 Tip 1: Add a splash of red wine or sherry for extra depth in the gravy.
🥩 Tip 2: Mix beef with a bit of ground pork for tenderness and flavor.
🧄 Tip 3: Use cremini mushrooms for a more robust taste.
🥔 Tip 4: Pair with buttery mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the gravy.
💛 Tip 5: Make ahead — the flavors get even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty with gravy
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: salisbury steak, mushroom gravy, comfort food, beef dinner, homemade gravy, classic recipe
