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Easy Salisbury Steak

By Kathi & Rachel

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One pan 30 Minute EASY SALISBURY STEAK!  Tender beef patties simmered in a savory mushroom and onion gravy.  Total comfort food that comes together in about 30 minutes!

Easy Salisbury Steak in a cast iron skillet

Oh boy oh boy oh boy!  Who doesn’t like a bit of gravy now and then!  We have been making this Easy Salisbury Steak dinner for as long as I can remember.

It looks like guy food but I’m telling ya, us girls love it too!   Bonus is it’s cooked up in one pan with just a few ingredients.  The gravy is cream free…although no one would blame ya if ya tossed in a quarter cup or so…

File this under Recipes to use for Ground Beef, Turkey or Chicken!

How to make Easy Salisbury Steak :

Start with good fresh ground beef.  I used 85/15 fat content.

Season your ground beef following the recipe card and form into patties.  Do your best to not over mix to avoid tough burgers.

PRO TIP:  I like to make a little indent in the middle of the pattie which helps cook them evenly without expanding and being to thick in the middle.  Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.

seasoned ground beef patties

We love a cast iron pan for this dish.  It helps form a delicious crust on the beef patties and color is flavor!

Can I use ground turkey or ground chicken to make Salisbury Steak?

You can and we have!  Gravy makes it all good!  Avoid fat free turkey or chicken, it tastes like a roll of paper towels. You will only save a few calories and fat grams.  Not worth it to us.  Use a dark/white meat blend with a 93/7 fat content and you will love it!

perfectly browned beef patties

Remove the beef patties from your pan.  Add the mushrooms and saute until brown, scraping up all those delicious left over bits on the bottom of the pan.

Toss in your onions and give them a few minutes to soften up and brown.

sauce mushroom and onions before adding beef patties to pan

Stir in a bit of flour to help thicken your gravy then pour on the beef stock!

Let simmer for about 5 minutes until thick and bubbly gravy goodness appears.  It’s gravy magic!

mushroom and onion gravy in cast iron skillet

Add your patties back to the pan and simmer until cooked through and at a minimum of 160 degrees and get ready to shine like the rock star cook you are!

There is no one who doesn’t love this pan of comfort food!

spooning gravy over Salisbury Steak

What do I serve with this Easy Salisbury Steak?

  • Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes – start these earlier in your slow cooker and dinner will come together in a flash!
  • Cooked pasta – we like a nice wide noodle like a fettuccine egg noodle or even a rotini would hold up good with this.
  • Simple steamed veggies like broccoli, cauliflower or carrots make a great side dish.

More easy and comforting meals that come together in a flash!

Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs and Potatoes

One Skillet Pork Chops in Mushroom Gravy

One Pan Southwest Chicken and Rice

Gnocchi Spinach and Sausage Soup

To fast and fresh dinners that are good for the soul!

Clink!

Kathi

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Easy Salisbury Steak

Easy Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

A savory comforting dish that comes together in less than 30 minutes! This Easy Salisbury Steak will quickly become a family favorite!
4.50 from 8 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

For Beef Patties

  • 1 pound ground beef we used 85/15
  • 1/3 cup bread crumbs panko or regular unseasoned
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon granualted onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

For Mushroom Onion Gravy

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced we recommend crimini
  • 1 cup onion, halved and sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine all beef pattie ingredients into large bowl. Divide into 4 equal patties.
  • Heat large cast iron pan or skillet to medium high heat.
  • Place patties in hot skillet and sear for 1 -2 minutes on each side until a nice crust forms (beef patties will not be all the way cooked through but will continue to cook in the gravy)
  • Remove cooked patties from pan and set aside. Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add one tablespoon butter to pan along with sliced mushrooms. Cook until browned. Add sliced onion cooking until soft and transluecent. Add garlic and cook for an additonal 1-2 minutes.
  • Sprinle flour on top of mushroom mixture and stir until no dry flour remains visible.
  • Add beef stock and bring to a simmer while stirring for about 3 minutes until thick.
  • Add beef patties back to pan and cook an additonal 10 minutes until patties are cooked through and a minimum of 160 degrees.
  • Serve with mashed potatoe or noodles and steamed veggies for a complete meal!

Notes

Use ground beef, turkey or chicken for this recipe but be sure it’s got a little bit of fat to it.  85/15 fo the beef and 93/7 for the turkey or chicken.
For an even creamier gravy add 1/4 cup cream or half and half.
Serve with mashed potatoes and a simple steamed veggie like broccoli or carrots to round out the meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 1340mg | Potassium: 678mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 4mg
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  1. Debbie Narajowski says

    October 27, 2021 at 11:21 am

    5 stars
    Have made this dish many times. Love the one pan and the mushroom gravy is to die for.

    Reply
  2. taylor says

    January 21, 2016 at 3:45 pm

    Hi! Just wondering how many people this serves?

    Reply
  3. Molly says

    January 12, 2016 at 3:09 am

    5 stars
    I made this tonight on a cold winter evening and it was just what the doctor ordered! Such awesome comfort food. I also used 85/15 organic grass fed beef. Mine wasn’t dry in the least! Thank you for sharing your recipe! And Angela, how can you possibly leave such a rude comment without trying the dish first? It’s really good, maybe you should be more open minded and less judgmental, just a thought! 🙂

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    • Kathi Kirk says

      January 12, 2016 at 4:19 pm

      I heart you Molly 🙂

      Reply
  4. Laura says

    January 3, 2016 at 8:00 pm

    5 stars
    These were really good!! I used elk meat, which is usually dry, so I added an extra egg and some olive oil to the patties. They came out really tender and delicious! We are on day 3 of the Whole 30, so glad I tried this recipe!

    Reply
    • Kathi Kirk says

      January 3, 2016 at 8:50 pm

      I’m so glad you liked it! Elk meat huh? I used to eat that all the time when I was a kid. Gpa was a huge hunter…delish! I’m starting W30 tomorrow and plan on making this again and trying for a prettier picture! Thanks for you note!

      Reply
  5. Suzzanne says

    January 9, 2015 at 11:29 pm

    Yum! This looks so good, and pre-making the Avacado Chucken burgers Ian a great tides for lunch! Can’t wait to have some time this weekend to cook some of your great treats.

    Reply
  6. Holly says

    January 9, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    Another fantastic go to! Thanks Kathi

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