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Comforting Salisbury Steak Recipe with Easy Creamy Mushroom Gravy

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A nostalgic and easy-to-make Salisbury steak recipe featuring tender ground beef patties smothered in a luscious creamy mushroom gravy. Perfect for cozy dinners and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 8 oz (225 g) cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into an oval patty about 1/2 inch thick. Set aside on a plate.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (internal temperature 160°F / 71°C). Remove steaks and keep warm.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden and softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and stir well to coat, cooking for about 3 minutes.
  6. Slowly whisk in beef broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook until gravy thickens, about 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and soy sauce (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste, cooking for another 5 minutes.
  8. Return Salisbury steaks to the skillet, spoon gravy and mushrooms over them. Simmer together for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors and heat through.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Do not overmix the beef mixture to keep patties tender. Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 160°F. If gravy is too thick, add broth to loosen; if too thin, simmer longer. Mushrooms should be tender with slight caramelization. Variations include using gluten-free breadcrumbs, plant-based meat for vegetarian version, or baking patties instead of frying.

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Keywords: Salisbury steak, creamy mushroom gravy, comfort food, ground beef recipe, easy dinner, family meal

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