Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Salisbury Steaks
500 g ground beef
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon oil (for frying)
Onion Gravy
2 tablespoons butter or oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth (warm)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: ½ teaspoon thyme or parsley (for extra flavor)
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Steak Patties
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Mix gently until just combined (don’t overmix).
Shape into 4 oval patties, about 1 inch thick.
2️⃣ Brown the Steaks
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add patties and cook 4–5 minutes per side until nicely browned.
Remove patties from skillet and set aside (they’ll finish cooking in the gravy).
3️⃣ Cook the Onions
In the same skillet, add butter or oil.
Add sliced onions and cook over medium-low heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden.
4️⃣ Make the Gravy
Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir well.
Cook for 1 minute to remove raw flour taste.
Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring constantly.
Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and herbs if using.
Simmer until gravy thickens (about 3–5 minutes).
5️⃣ Simmer the Steaks
Return the steak patties to the skillet.
Spoon gravy over the patties.
Cover and simmer on low heat for 10–12 minutes, until steaks are cooked through and tender.
6️⃣ Serve
Serve hot with plenty of onion gravy on top.
Best Side Dishes
Creamy mashed potatoes
Steamed rice
Buttered noodles
Green beans or peas
Fresh bread to soak up the gravy
Pro Tips
Use 80/20 ground beef for the juiciest steaks.
If gravy gets too thick, add a splash of broth.
Don’t press the patties while cooking — keeps them juicy.
Variations
Mushroom Onion Gravy: Add sliced mushrooms with onions
Extra Rich: Add 1 tablespoon cream to gravy
Oven Finish: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes after browning
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