Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy 

Craving a comforting, homey dinner turned gourmet? This Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy delivers. Juicy, seasoned beef patties—flavored with breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, ketchup, Dijon, Worcestershire, and bouillon—are lightly seared before being simmered in a rich mushroom gravy. The method of finishing the steaks in the gravy ensures the patties stay tender while infusing the sauce with savory meat juice. Featuring a clever touch—grated onion soaked in breadcrumbs for extra moisture—the dish achieves a perfect balance of texture and flavour. Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s ideal for a satisfying weeknight meal, and the leftover gravy pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. Readers rave about its depth and ease—get ready for a deliciously cozy dinner. 

2. Ingredients (Serves 5)

For the Salisbury Steaks

• ½ onion, grated

• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (or ⅓ cup regular)

• 1 lb (500 g) ground beef

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 egg

• 2 Tbsp ketchup

• 1 beef bouillon cube, crumbled

• ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 3 tsp Dijon mustard (or 2 tsp dry mustard)

For the Mushroom Gravy

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• ½ onion, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 5 oz (150 g) mushrooms, sliced

• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter

• 3 Tbsp plain flour

• 2 cups beef stock (low‑sodium)

• 1 cup water

• 2 tsp Dijon mustard

• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• Salt & pepper, to taste 

3. Directions

1. Prep onion + breadcrumbs
   Grate ½ the onion into the breadcrumbs; let them soak for a few minutes to soften.

2. Form patties
   In a bowl, combine soaked breadcrumbs, beef, garlic, egg, ketchup, bouillon, Worcestershire, and mustard. Mix lightly until just combined. Divide into 5 oval patties, about ¾″ thick. 

3. Brown patties
   Heat olive oil in a hot skillet. Sear patties 1 min per side until browned but still raw inside. Remove to a plate. 

4. Cook mushrooms & aromatics
   Lower heat to medium. Add chopped onion and garlic; cook 2 min until translucent. Add mushrooms and cook ~2 min until golden. 

5. Make gravy
   Stir in butter. Once melted, sprinkle flour and cook 30 sec. Gradually whisk in stock, water, mustard, and Worcestershire until smooth. 

6. Finish patties
   Nestle steaks back into skillet with any juices. Simmer 5–7 min until gravy thickens and patties are fully cooked, turning occasionally. Season to taste.

7. Serve
   Transfer steaks to plates, spoon over mushroom gravy. Ideal atop mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice—garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition (per serving – steak + gravy only)

• Calories: ~286 kcal

• Protein: ~25 g

• Fat: ~13 g (Saturated ~5 g)

• Carbohydrates: ~15 g (Fiber ~1 g, Sugar ~4 g)

• Sodium: ~650 mg

• Potassium: ~678 mg