Salisbury Steak (Creamy Onion Gravy Comfort Classic)
Salisbury Steak (Creamy Onion Gravy Comfort Classic)
Ingredients
For the Steaks
- 500 g ground beef
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for searing
For the Creamy Gravy
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped or grated
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into an oval-shaped patty, about 1-inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, until well browned. The patties will not be fully cooked through at this stage.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Remove the seared patties from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
In the same skillet (do not clean it, as the browned bits add flavor), melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped or grated small onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Slowly pour in 1 1/2 cups of beef broth, whisking continuously to prevent lumps until the gravy is smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce. Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Bring the gravy to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min
- 10
Return the seared Salisbury steak patties to the simmering gravy. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the patties simmer in the gravy for 10-15 minutes, or until they are fully cooked through and tender.
⏱️ 15 min
- 11
Spoon the creamy onion gravy generously over the Salisbury steaks and serve hot with your favorite side dishes.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Salisbury Steak (Creamy Onion Gravy Comfort Classic)
For the Steaks
- 500 g ground beef
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for searing
For the Creamy Gravy
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped or grated
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into an oval-shaped patty, about 1-inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, until well browned. The patties will not be fully cooked through at this stage.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Remove the seared patties from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
In the same skillet (do not clean it, as the browned bits add flavor), melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped or grated small onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Slowly pour in 1 1/2 cups of beef broth, whisking continuously to prevent lumps until the gravy is smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce. Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Bring the gravy to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 10
Return the seared Salisbury steak patties to the simmering gravy. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the patties simmer in the gravy for 10-15 minutes, or until they are fully cooked through and tender.
⏱️ 15 min - 11
Spoon the creamy onion gravy generously over the Salisbury steaks and serve hot with your favorite side dishes.
⏱️ 2 min