🥩🧅 Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy
📝 Description
Juicy, seasoned beef patties are pan-seared and simmered in a savory onion gravy until tender and flavorful. This old-school comfort dish is hearty, satisfying, and perfect served with mashed potatoes or vegetables.
🛒 Ingredients
For the steaks
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 small onion (finely grated or minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (or oat flour for a healthier option)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying)
For the onion gravy
- 2 medium onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the patties
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper
- Shape into oval patties
2. Sear
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat
- Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side until browned
- Remove and set aside
3. Cook the onions
- In the same pan, add butter and sliced onions
- Cook slowly for 10–15 minutes until soft and caramelized
4. Make the gravy
- Sprinkle flour over onions and stir
- Gradually add beef broth while stirring
- Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper
- Simmer until thickened
5. Combine
- Return patties to the pan
- Cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes until cooked through
🍽️ Serve With
- Mashed potatoes
- Rice or buttered noodles
- Steamed vegetables
🌟 Why You’ll Love It
- Classic comfort food
- Rich, savory gravy
- Easy, budget-friendly ingredients
❓ Q & A
❓ What’s the difference between Salisbury steak and hamburger steak?
Salisbury steak includes fillers like breadcrumbs and is served with gravy, while hamburger steak is simpler.
❓ Can I make it healthier?
Yes—use lean beef, oat flour, and less butter.
❓ Can I freeze it?
Yes—freeze cooked patties with gravy up to 2 months.
❓ How do I make the gravy thicker?
Add a little more flour or simmer longer.
❓ Can I use chicken instead of beef?
Yes—ground chicken or turkey works well.
