Here’s a classic Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy recipe—comforting, savory, and perfect for a hearty meal:
Ingredients (serves 4)
For the Steaks:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
For the Onion Gravy:
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Make the Salisbury steaks
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, chopped onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into 4 oval patties.
2. Cook the steaks
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the patties for 3–4 minutes per side until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Make the onion gravy
- In the same skillet, melt butter.
- Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 8–10 minutes.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw taste.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Combine and simmer
- Return the steaks to the skillet.
- Simmer in the gravy for 10–15 minutes over low heat until the steaks are cooked through and flavors meld.
5. Serve
- Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles, spooning onion gravy over the top.
Tips
- Use a mix of beef and a little pork for juicier patties if desired.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of red wine to the gravy while simmering.
- Caramelizing onions slowly gives the best depth of flavor for the gravy.
I can also give a one-pan version that cooks the steaks entirely in the gravy for extra convenience.
