Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

• Ground beef (80–85% lean) – 1 lb

• Plain breadcrumbs – ⅓ cup

• Egg – 1 large

• Milk – 2 tbsp

• Worcestershire sauce – 1 tsp

• Onion powder – 1 tsp

• Garlic powder – ½ tsp

• Salt – ½ tsp

• Black pepper – ½ tsp

• Olive oil – 1 tbsp (for cooking)

• Butter – 2 tbsp

• Mushrooms, sliced – 8 oz

• Onion, finely chopped – ½ small

• Garlic, minced – 2 cloves

• All-purpose flour – 2 tbsp

• Beef broth – 2 cups

• Worcestershire sauce – 1 tsp

• Dried thyme – ½ tsp

• Salt & pepper – to taste

Instructions

• In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

• Mix gently until just combined and shape into 4 oval patties.

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

• Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side until browned and mostly cooked through. Remove and set aside.

• In the same skillet, melt butter. Add mushrooms and onion and cook 5–6 minutes until softened and lightly browned.

• Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.

• Sprinkle in flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

• Gradually whisk in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Simmer gently until thickened.

• Return patties to the skillet, spoon gravy over them, cover, and simmer 8–10 minutes until patties are fully cooked.

• Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.