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Homemade Salisbury Steak with Rich Mushroom Onion Gravy

Homemade Salisbury Steak with Rich Mushroom Onion Gravy

Old-fashioned comfort food made completely effortless! Tender, seasoned ground beef patties seared until golden, then slow-cooked in a rich, velvety caramelized onion and cremini mushroom brown gravy until melt-in-your-mouth juicy. Divine served over creamy mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 patties with gravy
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American Classic, Southern Comfort
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

For the Tender Beef Salisbury Patties
  • 2 lbs lean ground beef (85/15) or ground chuck
  • 1/2 cup plain panko breadcrumbs or Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg beaten, acts as binder
  • 2 tbsp ketchup for savory moisture
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce essential umami punch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder & onion powder seasoning blend
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt & black pepper to taste
For the Rich Mushroom & Onion Brown Gravy
  • 8 oz cremini or white button mushrooms sliced thick
  • 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced into half-moons
  • 2 cups rich beef bone broth low-sodium
  • 2 packets (0.87 oz each) brown gravy mix or 3 tbsp flour + beef bouillon
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce & tomato paste deepens gravy color
  • 2 tbsp fresh Italian parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Cooking Walkthrough
  1. Form the Patties: In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, beaten egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until just incorporated. Shape into 6 equal oval patties, about 3/4-inch thick.
  2. Sear (Pro Step): Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear patties for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown (they do not need to cook through). Transfer seared patties to a plate.
  3. Layer Aromatics in Slow Cooker: Place sliced yellow onions and sliced mushrooms in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Lay the seared beef patties on top of the onions and mushrooms.
  4. Whisk Gravy: In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, brown gravy packets, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste until completely smooth. Pour evenly over the patties and mushrooms.
  5. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours (or on HIGH for 2.5 to 3 hours) until patties are melt-in-your-mouth tender and the gravy is rich and velvety.
  6. Serve: Ladle patties and generous spoonfuls of thick mushroom onion gravy over fluffy garlic mashed potatoes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve piping hot!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 34gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 860mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gCalcium: 50mgIron: 3.8mg

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