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One of the best comfort food dinners you can make on busy weeknights is this Easy Salisbury Steak. This is one of those meals that the whole family will love. Even picky eaters agree that these tender beef patties smothered in rich mushroom gravy are the best!
If you like this comfort food recipe, you’ll definitely love my classic versions of homemade country fried steak, old fashioned meatloaf, or smothered chicken with onion gravy.
Why I love this recipe
- Simple ingredients – I call this a pantry-freezer dinner because I always have everything I need on hand for this easy Salisbury steak recipe. Simple pantry ingredients combined with ground beef that I always have on hand come together to make the best classic comfort food. It’s one of my favorite go-to recipes when I’m due for another trip to the store.
- Rich flavor – the onion dip mix is a secret ingredient of mine that I use often because it adds so much great flavor. This, combined with all of the other ingredients, make an incredibly tasty savory mushroom gravy.
- Easy weeknight meal – It really doesn’t take long to put together and you can make your favorite side dishes while the Salisbury steak patties are cooking.
Ingredients needed
The exact quantities are listed in the recipe card below, but here is a quick ingredient list for your shopping list.
- lean ground beef or ground chuck which has a higher fat content
- egg
- onion dip mix – you can use Lipton Recipe Secrets Kosher Onion Soup & Dip Mix
- panko breadcrumbs
- ketchup
- Worcestershire sauce
- olive oil
- condensed cream of mushroom soup
- red wine
- beef broth – used to thin the beef gravy
How to make Salisbury Steak
- Mix: In a large bowl, use your hands to thoroughly combine meat, egg, onion dip mix, bread crumbs, ketchup, and Worcestershire. Take care not to overwork the meat mixture.
- Form steaks: Divide mixture into six equal portions and form each portion into oval patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
- Cook: In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, add the patties in a single layer to the pan. Allow them to brown for about 5 minutes. Once browned, flip, and allow the other side to brown for 3-4 minutes. Note: they do not need to be cooked through; you just want a nice sear on both sides.
- Mix sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the cream of mushroom soup, red wine, and beef broth.
- Add gravy: Cover the patties with the mushroom soup mixture.
- Finish cooking: Using low heat, cover, and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes. Turn patties, spoon gravy on top of steaks to once again cover, and allow to simmer for another 10 minutes. If gravy is too thick, stir in more beef broth until the desired consistency is achieved.
What to serve with Salisbury Steak
If you’re looking for the perfect side dish, here are some of my favorite recommendations.
- I almost always serve this classic dish with creamy mashed potatoes. They taste amazing smothered in that rich brown gravy.
- You can also serve it with egg noodles. This variation is very similar to beef stroganoff or my beef and noodles recipe.
- Of course, any delicious salisbury steak recipe needs a tasty vegetable on the side. Steamed or roasted green beans are my favorite choice, but the husband prefers peas and corn.
Recipe variations
Don’t hesitate to modify the recipe based on your preferences.
- Adding a small amount of Dijon mustard, dry mustard, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, or onion powder will create a different flavor.
- Sautéing sliced onions and/or sliced mushrooms before cooking the hot skillet before cooking the meat is a great addition to the delicious mushroom gravy.
- If you’re not a fan of ground beef or don’t have any, you can easily substitute with ground turkey or ground pork and the recipe will still taste amazing.
Storage and reheating
Leftover Salisbury steak should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. To reheat, cover with a paper towel and reheat in the microwave in 1-minute increments on 50% power. You can also place leftovers in a casserole dish, cover them tightly with aluminum foil, and reheat in the oven at 300°F until heated through.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons onion dip mix Note: 3 tablespoons is equivalent to one package of Lipton Recipe Secrets Kosher Onion Soup & Dip Mix
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 22 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup 2-11oz boxes Trader Joe's condensed cream of portabella mushroom soup recommended, see note below
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup beef broth amount will vary – used to thin gravy
Instructions
- Mix: In a medium-sized bowl, use your hands to thoroughly combine meat, egg, onion dip mix, bread crumbs, ketchup, and Worcestershire. Take care not to overwork the mixture.
- Form steaks: Divide mixture into six equal portions and form each portion into an oval-sized patty, about 3/4 inch thick.
- Cook: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, add the patties in a single layer to the pan. Allow them to brown for about 5 minutes. Once browned, flip, and allow the other side to brown for 3-4 minutes. Note: they do not need to be cooked through; you just want a nice sear on both sides.
- Mix sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the cream of mushroom soup, red wine, and beef broth.
- Add gravy: Cover the patties with the mushroom soup mixture.
- Finish cooking: Reduce heat to low, cover, and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes. Turn patties, spoon gravy on top of steaks to once again cover, and allow to simmer for another 10 minutes. If gravy is too thick, stir in more beef broth until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Serve: When you're ready to eat, serve with mashed potatoes and a veggie, if desired, and be sure to spoon extra gravy over everything.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This recipe was originally published in August 2014 and has been updated with helpful information, ingredient and process photos, as well as recipe tips. Don’t worry – the recipe hasn’t changed!
Hi… u fortunately I live in NJ… moving back home to SC… THIS YEAR..🥰
I made this today… it’s like stopping at a small hole in the wall restaurant in the south which turns out like it should be on DDD and getting meat and potatoes with veg… $5.99. Better than that… slow cooked onions to add to sauce and served with herbed new potatoes and spicy garlicky green beans…
What can I substitute the red wine with?
beef broth
taste like my mom’s!!
I know you fry the patties to brown them but can you finish cooking them in the oven? I prepare about 60 servings at a time so frying is a little difficult
You can! Just brown all of the patties and keep them warm and finish cooking them in the sauce in the oven.
This recipe absolutely looks delicious. Can’t wait to try it!
I love Salisbury Steak but have never dared to attempt it until you posted this easy recipe! It turned out amazing, thank you!
Salisbury steak is one of my favorite comfort foods! Can’t wait to make this.
This really was an easy meal to make! The best comfort food, indeed! It’s so full of flavor and has quickly become a family favorite meal in our home!
I tried this recipe. Also, I bought Campbell’s condensed cream of mushroom soup, a pound of portobello mushrooms and sautéed them to do with very soft and tender and then mixed. I do not have to cook with wine so I didn’t but I followed the recipe I added sautéed onions I like the results, I finished it all very low simmer while I made my baked potatoes with plenty of butter and sour cream , thanks for sharing
Love that you added these neat facts! Salisbury steak is a childhood favorite of mine!
I tried this recipe tonight and it was a big hit with my whole family. Even my boy who has autism and usually won’t try new foods took a bite of this and told me he liked the taste. Coming from him, that’s a HUGE compliment. 🙂 I don’t have a Trader Joe’s nearby, but I found some organic portobello mushroom soup and did my best to find other ingredients similar to the ones you suggested. It turned out great. Everyone loved it. Thank you!!
Yay! So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for letting me know. Krissy