Simple Salisbury Steak Recipe
This easy recipe for simple Salisbury steak is low carb and perfect for family dinners! It’s a classic comfort food made with flavorful hamburger meat patties bathed in a rich onion gravy. The beef is browned in a skillet and baked in a casserole dish for maximum juiciness.
Servings: 12 patties with gravy
Calories: 426kcal
Ingredients
For the Beef Patties
- 2.25 pounds ground beef 85% meat, 15% fat
- 1 cup white breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
For the Onion Gravy
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 large yellow onions sliced in rings
- ½ cup white wine
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups beef stock
- 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Making the Beef Patties
- Mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and spices with your hands. Let the meat mixture rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Divide the meat into 12 balls of equal size, roughly 3.25 ounces (92g) each. Shape patties to be similar in thickness.
- Place two cast iron skillets over medium high heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter in each one. Place 6 patties in each skillet, then cook for 2 minutes on medium heat then 2 minutes on medium low. Flip them over and cook the other side for 4 minutes.
- Transfer the 12 cooked beef patties to a 9x9-inch baking pan. Place them close together, but in one layer. Discard the hamburger fat and preheat the oven to 350°F.
Making the Onion Gravy
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in one of the skillets over medium high heat, then add the onions. Turn the heat down to medium and cook the onions until lightly caramelized, about 15 minutes. Be sure to stir frequently.
- Deglaze the pan by pouring in the white wine and scraping the bottom of the pan until the brown fond is removed, about 2 minutes.
- Make a well in the center of the onions and melt 4 tablespoons of butter in it. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then add the flour and cook for two minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually add the the stock, constantly stirring as you do so, then add two teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce for additional color and flavor.
- Let the gravy simmer until its the desired thickness. Add more salt and pepper to taste. You should have about 4 cups of gravy.
Baking the Salisbury Steak
- Spread the onion gravy over the patties in the pan, then cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes. This finishes cooking the pattiest and helps them stay moist.
- Serve the Salisbury steak warm with the gravy and a garnish of chopped parsley. Enjoy the extra gravy on mashed potatoes as a side dish.
Notes
- Only flip the steaks once to get the best sear.
- Make uniform patties: same size, weight and thickness.
- Rest patties for 30 minutes at room temperature to meld flavors and help the protein relax.
- Want to make this recipe ahead? Cover with foil and refrigerate before baking. When ready to eat, just bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Want to serve as a traditional recipe? Serve this main course dish with mashed potatoes and peas.
Nutrition
Serving: 1patty with gravy | Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 729mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 411IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 3mg
