Best Salisbury Steak Recipe

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Salisbury Steak Recipe

I created this recipe out of my own necessity to have a dinner that was easy to make, but was full of flavor and something versatile that everyone would love. You can recreate this at home with ease because

I used simple ingredients that everyone already has in their pantry and I put together step-by-step instructions so you can’t mess it up. This is the recipe that’s on repeat in my home and I think your family will love it too.

Why is it Called Salisbury Steak?

Salisbury steak is actually named after its inventor, American physician Dr. James Henry Salisbury. He researched how food affect the body and believed that ground up beef was healthy. The beef patties were named after him as they became popular.

You may remember Salisbury steak from the days of TV dinners. Trust me, this recipe has evolved from those days.

Here’s a little salisbury steak history.

Ingredients

Patty Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• ⅓ cup bread crumbs (may substitute with oats or you can use gluten-free bread crumbs)
• 2 teaspoons ketchup
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder

Gravy Ingredients:

• 2 packets Gluten Free Brown Gravy Mix
• 2 cups hot water
• 1 teaspoon ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire

How to Make This Homemade Salisbury Steak Recipe

1. Add all patty ingredients to a large bowl. Use clean hands to combine. Divide the meat mixture into four balls and flatten into oval patties.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet on medium heat. Place patties in hot skillet and cook the ground beef patties until beef is no longer pink, about 3-4 minutes per side.
3. Adjust temperature to low heat.
4. Pour gravy mixture, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce into hot water. Whisk to combine. Pour gravy over patties in skillet and allow it to come to a simmer. Add ¼ cup of additional water to the gravy if it becomes too thick.
5. Serve warm over mashed potatoes if desired.

Special Tools

The only tool that you’ll need to be certain to have is a large skillet. You’ll be cooking this simple recipe over medium heat on the stove so having a large skillet or a cast-iron skillet is best.

Alternatives and Suggestions

• French Onion soup – There are some people out there that don’t care for the gravy so they opt to create more of a soup texture. French onion soup would be a great alternative to try.
• ground turkey – Cutting down on the fat content can be done by using turkey meat instead of ground beef.
• mushrooms – many salisbury steak recipes are served with a rich mushroom gravy. To achieve this, add mushrooms to the gravy and brown together on the stove
• onions – add sliced onions to the gravy to make an onion gravy.

What is the Difference Between Meatloaf and Salisbury Steak?

Meatloaf is made by shaping ground beef into a loaf and baking so it can be sliced. It’s typically served with a tomato-based sauce, while salisbury steak is made into patties and covered with a mushroom gravy. Salisbury steak is made on the stovetop while meatloaf is baked.

Tips for Making Simple Salisbury Steak

This recipe is really, really simple but the biggest tip to keep in mind is that you don’t want to burn the patties! However, just in case you do have a moment where they are a bit “crispy”, rest easy knowing that this is where the gravy comes in and helps!

What to Serve with Salisbury Steak?

• mashed potatoes – this is the quintessential side dish for Salisbury Steak. The gravy is perfect with the potatoes
• green beans – this is a great vegetable to have with the steak
• egg noodles – if you don’t like mashed potatoes, another option is to serve this on egg noodles

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