Description
This hearty Salisbury steak with garlic mashed potatoes brings classic American comfort to dinner tables. Savory beef patties nestled alongside creamy, herb-infused potatoes promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) lean ground beef (90/10)
- 8 oz (226 g) mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
- ½ cup (60 g) breadcrumbs
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- 1 small yellow onion (grated)
- 1 tsp kosher salt (for patties)
- ½ tsp black pepper (for patties)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil (for searing)
- 2 tbsps (28 g) butter (for mushroom gravy)
- 2 tbsps (16 g) all-purpose flour (for gravy thickening)
- 1 tsp kosher salt (to taste, for gravy)
- ½ tsp black pepper (to taste, for gravy)
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Combine panko breadcrumbs, diced yellow onion, whisked egg, kosher salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly blended. Gently fold ground beef into the mixture, carefully forming 4 to 6 oval patties about 3/4 inch thick without compressing the meat.
- Searing Patties: Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef patties for 3-4 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust forms, then transfer to a clean plate.
- Mushroom Base: In the same skillet, melt unsalted butter and sauté sliced mushrooms until they release moisture and caramelize. Dust with all-purpose flour, stirring continuously to create a smooth roux and eliminate raw flour flavor.
- Gravy Development: Pour beef broth into the skillet, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Simmer the gravy for 5-7 minutes until it thickens and reaches a rich, velvety consistency.
- Final Cooking: Return beef patties to the mushroom gravy, reducing heat to low. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, ensuring patties are fully cooked and gravy reaches optimal thickness.
- Plating: Spread creamy garlic mashed potatoes as a foundation, place Salisbury steak patties on top, and generously drench with mushroom and onion gravy. Optionally, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Meat Handling Technique: Gently mix and shape beef to maintain a tender, light texture without compressing, which prevents tough, dense patties.
- Searing Pro Tip: Use medium-high heat and avoid moving patties while cooking to develop a perfect golden-brown crust that locks in juicy flavors.
- Roux Mastery: Continuously stir flour with mushrooms for 1-2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste and create a smooth, rich gravy base.
- Gravy Consistency Secret: Whisk beef broth gradually and simmer to achieve a perfect thickness that coats the Salisbury steak without being too runny or thick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking, Frying, Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg