Description
This classic Salisbury Steak recipe offers a comforting meal featuring seasoned ground beef patties cooked in a rich, savory beef broth gravy. Perfect for a hearty dinner, these patties are browned in a skillet and simmered to tender perfection, then topped with a flavorful thickened gravy.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Gravy
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the beef mixture: In a bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Shape patties: Form the beef mixture into oval-shaped patties, making sure they are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
- Heat the skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Allow the oil to heat fully before adding the patties.
- Brown the patties: Cook the patties in the skillet for about 5 minutes on each side, or until they develop a nice browned crust.
- Remove patties: Once browned, remove the patties from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
- Deglaze and prepare broth: Pour the beef broth into the hot skillet, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon to lift any flavorful browned bits left from cooking the patties.
- Simmer patties: Return the patties to the skillet with the broth. Reduce the heat and let them simmer gently for 10 minutes to cook through and absorb the savory flavors.
- Thicken the gravy: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth. Stir this mixture into the skillet broth, cooking for a few more minutes until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
- Serve: Plate the Salisbury steaks and generously spoon the thickened gravy over the patties. Serve hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sauté some mushrooms or onions to add to the gravy.
- Using fresh breadcrumbs can provide a lighter texture to the patties.
- If preferred, substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- Make sure the skillet is not too hot when adding the patties to avoid burning before cooking through.
- Leftover Salisbury steak can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
