
Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy is one of those comforting, old-school dishes that feels like something you’d get in a cozy diner or a family dinner on a cold evening. It’s essentially seasoned ground beef patties served in a rich, savory mushroom gravy—simple ingredients, but big flavor when done right.
Below is a clear, step-by-step guide to making it from scratch.
Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy (Step-by-Step Guide)
What You’ll Need
For the steaks:
- 500g (1 lb) ground beef (preferably 80/20 for flavor)
- 1 small onion, finely grated or very finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp mustard (optional but adds depth)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp oil (for searing)
For the mushroom gravy:
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini work well)
- 1 small onion, sliced or chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step 1: Prepare the meat mixture
In a large bowl, combine:
- ground beef
- grated onion
- garlic
- egg
- breadcrumbs
- Worcestershire sauce
- mustard
- salt and pepper
Mix gently with your hands or a spoon until just combined.
👉 Important: Don’t overmix. Overworking the meat makes the patties dense instead of tender.
Step 2: Shape the patties
Divide the mixture into 4–6 equal portions and shape them into oval or oval-like “steak” patties.
Press slightly in the center of each patty with your thumb. This helps them cook evenly and prevents puffing up.









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