Bobby Flay’s Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy is a comforting, flavorful dish that features juicy beef patties smothered in a rich, savory mushroom gravy. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a hearty family dinner, with simple ingredients and delicious results. Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a satisfying meal.
For the Salisbury Steak:
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg
⅓ cup tomato sauce (or marinara sauce)
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt to taste
For the Gravy:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
9 oz white button mushrooms, sliced
2 ½ cups low-sodium beef broth
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons cornstarch + ¼ cup water or beef stock
Salt and pepper to taste
Make the Salisbury Steaks: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sautéed onions and garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, tomato sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, pepper, and salt. Mix until just combined. Shape the mixture into 4-5 patties.
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the skillet over medium heat. Sear the patties for about 1 minute per side. Remove the patties and set them aside.
Make the Gravy: In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Sauté the sliced onion for about 5 minutes, then add the mushrooms and cook until golden brown.
Pour in the beef broth, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low-medium and return the patties to the skillet. Simmer for 15 minutes.
For a thicker gravy, mix cornstarch with water or beef broth, then stir into the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes or until the gravy thickens. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the Salisbury steaks with the mushroom gravy and enjoy!
Regular breadcrumbs can be used instead of panko for a slightly different texture.
For a thicker gravy, you can substitute cornstarch with a roux (flour and butter).
You can freeze the cooked Salisbury steaks for up to 3-4 months. Thaw before reheating.
If desired, add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers to the gravy for extra flavor.