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Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy 🥩: There’s something deeply comforting about a plate of Salisbury steak smothered in rich, savory onion-mushroom gravy. This classic American dinner takes humble ground beef patties and transforms them into something special by baking them right in the gravy, letting all those flavors soak into the meat as it cooks low and slow. The onions turn soft and sweet, the mushrooms add an earthy depth, and the gravy comes together into a thick, glossy sauce that’s practically begging to be poured over a mound of creamy mashed potatoes. It’s a one-pan wonder that feels like a warm hug on a plate, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a nostalgic comfort food craving.
Ingredients
For the Steaks:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Onion Gravy:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy: Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined—avoid overmixing so the patties stay tender.
- Shape the mixture into 5-6 equal-sized round patties.
- Spread the sliced onions evenly across the bottom of a baking dish, then place the beef patties on top of the onions.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth, flour, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme until smooth, then stir in the sliced mushrooms.
- Pour the gravy mixture evenly over the patties and onions in the baking dish.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the patties are cooked through and the gravy has thickened slightly.
- Once baked, transfer the gravy from the dish into a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a rich, thick consistency.
- Return the gravy to the patties or spoon it generously over each steak.
- Serve hot alongside creamy mashed potatoes, letting the extra gravy pool over the top.
