Easy Homemade Salisbury Steak Recipe
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This Homemade Salisbury Steak Recipe is a throwback to the 50’s TV dinner, but a million times better and still so easy. On the table in 30 minutes for a great family friendly dinner option!
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My freezer is never without chicken breasts, thighs, and ground beef. Such staples for each weeknight dinners, including one of our favorite comfort meals – Salisbury Steak.
Most people know Salisbury Steak from the popular 50’s TV dinner, but you can easily make it at home and a million times better, of course!
What is Salisbury Steak?
Well, it’s not steak at all. It’s basically seasoned hamburger patties formed into the shape of steaks. But then they’re taken up 10 notches by cooking in a luscious gravy and served over mashed potatoes. No bun, unlike a hamburger sandwich. It gets its name from James Henry Salisbury who was a doctor during the Civil War and served the original version to the soldiers.
All you really need to know, though, is that Salisbury steak is a delicious way to use ground beef for a family-friendly, easy 30 minute meal!
Key Elements for Salisbury steak
- Breadcrumbs and an egg are needed to hold the patties together. You need breadcrumbs and an egg to act as a binder for the beef so they hold their shape while cooking.
- Brown the patties first, then use the drippings to flavor the gravy. Once the patties have been browned, you’ll transfer them to a plate, using the pan drippings for added flavor while making the gravy and cooking the mushrooms.
- Flour is used to thicken the sauce. Flour is added to the drippings, beef broth, and seasonings to create a rich and wonderful gravy!
- The partially cooked steaks are returned to the pan. Once the mushrooms are tender, the steak patties are returned to the pan, simmering in the gravy until cooked through.
Recipe Variations
- You can use ground turkey instead of beef. Traditionally this is an all-beef recipe, but you can use ground turkey and chicken stock, if you prefer.
- Onions are a great addition. Saute some onions along with the mushrooms for another layer of flavor.
- Turn these into meatballs! I’ve used this recipe for meatballs and then freeze them. Really great for last minute dinner!
Can I Freeze the Salisbury Steaks?
Yep! You can freeze uncooked steaks or cooked steaks along with the gravy, as follows:
- To Freeze Uncooked Steaks – place the steaks on a lined baking sheet in a single layer, then flash freeze for about 2 hours until solid. Transfer them to freezer-safe bags or containers for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and proceed with the recipe as written.
- To Freeze Cooked Steaks – allow to cool completely, then freeze steaks in the gravy in freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat in a pan or in the oven until warmed all the way through.
What to serve with salisbury steak
This is pure stick-to-your-ribs old school comfort food with a lot of different options for side dishes. These are some of our favorites:
- Mashed Potatoes (the best!)
- Roasted Broccoli (a.k.a. Broccoli Crack!)
- Creamy Cornbread Casserole (so good!)
- Rice Pilaf (but not just any rice pilaf!)
With simple pantry ingredients and one pan, you’re on your way to an easy dinner that never disappoints!
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Easy Homemade Salisbury Steak
Ingredients
For The Steaks
- 1 lb. lean ground beef*
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs**
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tsp ketchup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard***
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, (for the skillet)
For The Gravy
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1½ cups beef stock****
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 6 oz. sliced cremini mushrooms*****
- salt and pepper, , to taste
For Serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the steaks (except the oil) until combined. Make sure not to overmix.
- Shape the mixture into 4 equal oval patties, about ¾-inch thick.
- In a large nonstick skillet, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat; add the steaks and cook, about 3 minutes per side until they get a nice golden crust (reducing the heat if they're browning too much.) Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium and in the same skillet with the drippings, add butter. Once melted, add in the flour and whisk until combined and no lumps remain.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the beef stock, whisking well. Add in the ketchup, Worcestershire, onion powder, whisking to combine.
- Add in the mushrooms, then simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add the partially cooked steaks back to the skillet and nestle into the gravy; cover and cook another 10 minutes until cooked through (with an internal temperature of 160°F.)
- Serve steaks over mashed potatoes with some of the mushroom gravy drizzled on top.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
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I made the Salisbury steak recipe the other day. Followed your instructions exactly as written, we really enjoyed it. I will definitely be making it again. Your recipes are easy to follow, no guess work. Salisbury steak was very good and the gravy was delicious! I would rate this 5 out of 5. Thanks Amy
This was very flavorful and well-balanced. I added finely diced onion to the ground beef. The only other change I made was to saute the mushrooms in the oil and butter BEFORE adding the flour to get that great browned mushroom flavor and get them to release their water so that they didn’t water down the gravy. A really great recipe!
I have made this twice now, Tonight is the third time. My husband can’t wait. It is so good. I do add onions to the mix but that is the only change I make. We just love onions. I love how simple and easy this recipe is and the ingredients are almost always in my kitchen. Thanks for your great, delicious recipes!
This was easy and flavorful! Will definitely make again and again.
I made this for dinner last night it was great,I follow you on Instagram,so when I saw you had a recipe for salisbury steak I knew it would be good.
I made this recipe, and it is by far the best salisbury steak recipe ever!
I would give this 10 stars if I could! We LOVED it!! I served it over egg noodles and will be making this repeatedly! Delicious, fast, and easy.
Made this for Hubby’s lunch and he was the envy of the break room.
I’ve done this recipes 5 times or so since I discovered it. Tonight, 4/20/26 and 2 weeks ago. It is an awesome tastes for a single working man. I’m getting better at perfecting it now. It isn’t that difficult. It feeds me during the week and than I do a couple other recipes like Tacos or something the following week.
I use to buy instamash but now I mash my own, peel on. Garlic powder, butter and milk. Yup I’m happy with this one. Went mixed veggies as a side.
Single men, do this one. You won’t be disappointed!!!
Omg! This was so easy and it was full of flavor! Definitely making this again!
Made this tonight and it was a hit! Might double the gravy next time – you can never have enough gravy. My husband suggested adding sliced onions but it was perfect as is! Quick comfort food on a weeknight, you can’t beat that. Thanks Amy!
I made the salisbury steak recipe the other night and it was very good! I will make it again but next time, I will drain the hamburger grease after grilling the patties. Thanks for sharing this classic recipe. I’m trying the Tortellini Alfredo recipe tonight!
A simple and tasty recipe, especially the gravy! I look forward to adding onions next time. Great job!
Loved it! easy to make and so good!
My husband is a dedicated ground beef eater and I am so tired of the same old burgers, sloppy joes and spaghetti. So I went looking for something new and came across this recipe. Sounded simple and I had all the ingredients except the Dijon mustard. So I decided to try it.
I substituted regular mustard for the Dijon and added a little garlic powder. It was FANTASTIC!!!!
My husband loved it and asked why I had never made it before???
Recipe was simple, quick and didn’t use a lot of ingredients or ones that are unusual.
This recipe is now in my list of frequent repeats.
I think next time I’ll try some ones suggestion of adding sautéed onions.
Thanks for helping me avoid the burger blues!!!!
This is the 2nd time I’ve made it. Oh wow! My guys love it. I leave out the mushrooms…boys.
The whole family loves it! I’ve put it over mashed potatoes and this time rice. Both times the guys raved over it and I’ve yet to have any leftovers. Thank you so much for a new family favorite!
So good! Quick and uses ingredients that are in my kitchen. My husband requested that we have it often. He loves the gravy. I enjoy your videos, Amy.
I doubled the recipe and did one pound of turkey, and one pound of beef. It turned out amazing, I am absolutely going to make it again. Frozen dinners are a thing of the past.
This is a great recipe, and came together so quickly! My store had a package of beef and pork meatloaf mix that made this super affordable, too. Definitely going in my recipe file!
Made this yesterday for my family. I tripled the recipe. The only thing I did different was added some onions. Everyone loved it. It’s the gravy that makes it so good over those mashed potatoes. I served it with green beans and corn , which had come out of my garden last year. Some deviled eggs and a salad and I had a meal in no time. Thank you for sharing this recipe with us
Made this last night and the wife and I loved it! Fantastic flavor and super easy to make. It made the perfect amount of gravy and was enough for our dinner and lunch the next day. The only change I made was sautéing some onion in the oil before adding the flour. 10 out of 10 and will most definitly be making again. Even sent the recipe to all four of our adult kids!
I made this and absolutely loved it! I didn’t have the dijon mustard, but it was good enough for me. I didn’t sauté onions and the mushrooms on the side while the burgers were cooking. Then added them when the burgers went back into the pan. Super easy and delicious!!!
I’ve made this recipe several times. It’s become a family favorite. Tastes great and doesn’t take too long to make.
I made this for the first time and loved it. My picky daughter even finished her plate. I will make this again.
Love this recipe! I live alone, so it made dinner, then I froze individual servings. It is even better warmed up! I definitely will be making it again.
Ive made your recipe to the exact several times. Everyone loves it and requests it. Im making again tonight upon request . Thank you for sharing the recipe with everyone.
I made this recipe this evening, VERY tasty!! Bookmarked and will make again.
Very good. Haven’t found any better.
I made this tonight and it was awesome! Brought me back to my childhood. 😌 I used onions in the gravy instead of mushrooms (only because my wife won’t eat mushrooms 😬). I also made your Chicken Alfredo recipe last week and it was also a winner! Both will now be staple recipes in our kitchen.🙂
Easy to follow recipe. This was so good! Best tasting gravy. Will definitely make again.
Served this to my family tonight and it was out of this world!! The gravy!!!!
I did instant mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli and my teenage son cleaned his plate!!
Thank you Amy. I’ve never really cooked until I discovered you on Instagram. The first thing I ever made was your cranberry delight and that got me hooked on your recipes.
This was delicious! Making it again to take to a family with a new baby . Thanks for sharing!
This was delicious! I made it with ground turkey, so I used chicken broth. I also crumbled the meat rather than make steaks and made an additional half amount of the sauce. I waited onions with the mushrooms. Served over egg noodles. I really like Amy’s recipes.
Absolutely delicious and so easy to make! Thank you, Amy! I’ll be making this on the regular!
Made this recipe tonight and it was delicious! I roasted the mushrooms for about 20 min. on 400 degrees before adding to the skillet because I like my mushrooms very very well cooked, lol. That was the only modification and I will say everyone in my family enjoyed it.
IVE MADE THIS RECIPE QUITE A FEW TIMES ! 😄 I even made this for my family for Christmas dinner.
It’s simple, quick, and whomever I make this for, the comment is….THIS IS A SALISBURY STEAK 🤩
THANK YOU ! You’ve made me a star 🌟
Fantastic! So easy and delicious. I have made it twice so far exactly as written. I love watching Amy on Tik Tok. I’m so happy I’ve found her and her website!
Easy and delicious! Definitely making again!
Made your Salisbury steak tonight, wow it was outstanding and so easy to make. Thank you for an another delicious recipe , keep them coming 😋✌️
This recipe of Salisbury steak was absolutely delicious!
This will be a dish I make at least twice a month!
Thank you 😊!
This recipe was delicious! We will defentily be making this over and over again. I did add onoins with the mushroom to the gravy. I served it with a baked potato and fresh green beans! 😋
I made tonight, my husband wants it twice a week.
My family loves this recipe and we make it quite often. The only change I made was substituting the mushrooms for sweet onions, only because I didn’t have mushrooms. The sweetness of the onion gives it a rich taste. Thank you for a delicious recipe!
Very good!!! Will use this recipe again. Did not modify at all.
This was delicious & my husband loved it. I will definitely add this to my regular rotation of recipes!
This was so easy and delicious! My kids ask for this meal weekly and I have to double it! I’ve made this with beef and now tonight used venison. I highly recommend.
I made this for dinner tonight! My husband and I just raved over it, so delicious! So flavorful! Thank you Amy!
I love your recipes and presentation
Your Salisbury steak,
What can I substitute for oregano? Also, can I use carrots instead of mushrooms?
You could use dried thyme instead. Carrots are fine, but they will need to cook a bit longer. Enjoy!
SOOO delicious!! Will definitely be making this one again. My husband is a heart patient and is supposed to limit his beef so I made this with ground venison and he absolutely loved it! Thank you for the recipe
I made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious! I will definitely make again. Thank you, Amy!
I have no words for this recipe! First of all I am not related to nor do I know Amy. People would think she was my best friend if they see the times I’ve left reviews. I am not a review kind of person. But people…….trust me when I say you need to make this and all her other recipes for that matter. This is my go to website for recipes. I currently have her chili recipe in the crockpot, which I haven’t tasted yet. I digress. I’m doing food prep for the weekend and could not help myself to try this salisbury steak before I put it in the fridge. Like I said earlier, I had no words biting into it. It is indeed one of the yummiest recipes I’ve ever had. I made two batches, one for the mushroom lover in my family and one batch with sliced onions. AMAZING!!!! AMY, PLEASE MAKE A COOKBOOK. IT WOULD BE A BEST SELLER!!
I made this last night and my husband and I just loved it. I won’t make it any other way now.
We had leftovers tonight and it was just as delicious as the night before! Thank you