Skillet Salisbury Steak is a classic meal with a mouthwatering tender beef patty drowning in a rich homemade brown gravy. Serve it over some mashed potatoes and peas and you have yourself a winner!
I love salisbury steaks and it is comfort food at its finest. You create this delicious meat patty that gets those nice crisp pan seared edges and tender center. But my favorite part is the rich brown gravy that you create with mushrooms and tender onions. The meat is just drowning in this delicious sauce begging you to serve it over some mashed potatoes. For more delicious steak recipes try either Skillet Garlic Butter Herb Steak and Potatoes or Garlic Butter and Herb Steak Bites.
Skillet Salisbury Steak
I have had to get creative with meals lately because we are so busy. I need something that is easy and requires little clean up. It is so nice to mix it up from a chicken dish and have these savory Salisbury steaks that are drowning in a rich brown mushroom and onion gravy. Oh my goodness you guys are going to love this recipe so much. It is ready in just 30 minutes and it is sure to please the entire family! You are going to want to make this again and again!
How do you make Skillet Salisbury Steak?
- In a medium sized mixing bowl add the ground beef, bread crumbs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, egg, and salt and pepper. Mix with your hands until just combined and shape into 4 oval patties.
- Heat the butter in a medium sized skillet over medium high heat. Add the patties and cook until the sides are slightly crisp and cooked throughout. Remove and set aside on a plate.
- Add the olive oil to the pan with the mushrooms and onion and cook until tender. Set aside on a plate.
- To make the gravy: Add the beef broth, ketchup, worchestershire sauce to the skillet. In a small bowl add the cornstarch and water creating a slurry. Whisk it into the gravy and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and add the mushrooms, onions, and patties back to the skillet. Allow to simmer until the gravy starts to thicken. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve over mashed potatoes and peas and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
What is Salisbury Steak?
Salisbury Steak is a dish that has been around for years. It is a famous dish that is simple to make with loads of flavor. It usually consists of a homemade hamburger patty smothered in a rich and flavorful brown gravy served with noodles or mashed potatoes. Our family likes to add in mushrooms or onions to the brown gravy for extra flavor!
Can you bake Salisbury steak?
Yes! Combine all the ingredients for the Salisbury steak. Place the steak patties in an oven safe pan or skillet. Pour the gravy over top of the steak. If you would like to roast your vegetables at the same time, add them into the pan with the steak and gravy. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.
What is the difference between Salisbury Steak and Hamburger Steak?
A Salisbury steak contains more fillers such as breadcrumbs, sauces, onions and an egg whereas a hamburger steak only contains salt and pepper. They are very similar and may not have a difference at all depending on the recipe itself. Hamburger steak is usually served with a hamburger bun or a type of bread. A Salisbury steak can be served on its own or with other sides to make it a meal. They are very similar and cooked the same way when cooked with a gravy mixture.
What is great to serve with Salisbury steak?
I love to serve Salisbury steak with potatoes, noodles or even rice. To make this into a great family meal add in some vegetables like green beans, peas, roasted cauliflower or carrots to bring in some color and extra flavor. These have been our favorite family potatoes.
- Dad’s Famous Mashed Potatoes
- Parmesan Garlic Roasted Potatoes
- Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Looking for Steak Recipes? Here you go!
- Brown Sugar Garlic Flank Steak
- Garlic Butter Herb Steak and Mushrooms
- Creamy Garlic Steak Bites with Mushrooms
- Lemon Garlic Butter Flank Steak with Mushrooms
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 2 Tablespoons ketchup
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 egg
- salt and pepper
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- Gravy:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 ounce mushrooms
- ½ large onion sliced
- 2½ cups beef broth
- 2 Tablespoons ketchup
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon water
- In a medium sized mixing bowl add the ground beef, bread crumbs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, egg, and salt and pepper. Mix with your hands until just combined and shape into 4 oval patties.
- Heat the butter in a medium sized skillet over medium high heat. Add the patties and cook until the sides are slightly crisp and cooked throughout. Remove and set aside on a plate.
- Add the olive oil to the pan with the mushrooms and onion and cook until tender. Set aside on a plate.
- To make the gravy: Add the beef broth, ketchup, worchestershire sauce to the skillet. In a small bowl add the cornstarch and water creating a slurry. Whisk it into the gravy and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and add the mushrooms, onions, and patties back to the skillet. Allow to simmer until the gravy starts to thicken. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve over mashed potatoes and peas and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
