Salisbury Steak with Mushrooms (Print Version)

Juicy Salisbury steak patties served with a savory mushroom gravy for a hearty and flavorful meal.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Salisbury Steaks

01 - 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
02 - 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten
04 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
05 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
06 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 2 tablespoons finely minced onion
09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking

→ Mushroom Gravy

12 - 2 tablespoons butter
13 - 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
14 - 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
15 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
16 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
17 - 2 cups beef broth
18 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
19 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 0.5 teaspoon dried)
20 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a large bowl, gently mix ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, beaten egg, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, finely minced onion, salt, and pepper until just combined to avoid tough patties.
02 - Divide the mixture into six equal portions and shape each into an oval patty about 0.75 inch thick. Create a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to ensure even cooking.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and tent with foil.
04 - In the same skillet, melt butter. Add sliced onions and cook 3 to 4 minutes until soft. Add mushrooms and a pinch of salt; cook 5 to 7 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and begin browning. Stir in minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Sprinkle flour over mushroom-onion mixture and stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes to remove raw flour taste. Gradually whisk in beef broth while scraping browned bits from the pan. Add Worcestershire sauce and thyme, then bring to a simmer.
06 - Return patties to the skillet, nestling them into the gravy. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 to 12 minutes until patties are cooked through and gravy thickens. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

# Extra Tips & Details:

01 - Avoid overmixing the meat to maintain tender patties.
02 - Rest patties covered with foil to retain juiciness.
03 - Use a thumb indentation to prevent patties from puffing during cooking.
04 - Simmer the mushroom gravy slowly to develop rich flavor.