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Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Tender beef patties and deeply browned mushrooms in a rich homemade gravy with red wine and beef bone broth — classic comfort food in about 40 minutes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 5

Ingredients
  

For the Salisbury Steak
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ cup homemade sourdough breadcrumbs
  • ½ onion grated
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon beef bone broth
  • ½ teaspoons salt & pepper
For the Mushroom Gravy
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ onion finely chopped
  • 10–12 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup dry red wine
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups homemade beef bone broth
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar to taste
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Make the beef mixture. Combine ground beef (1lb), half a grated onion, breadcrumbs (½ cup), egg (1), garlic (2 minced), Dijon (2 tsp), Worcestershire (2 tsp), tomato paste (2 tsp), bone broth (1 tbsp), and salt & pepper. Gently mix until just combined. Divide the mixture into 5-6 equal portions and shape into oval patties (not circle, don't want them to be confused with burgers).
  2. Sear the patties. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the patties for 2–3 minutes per side, until deeply browned. They do not need to be cooked through yet. Remove to a plate.
  3. Brown the onions and mushrooms. Add the half chopped onion to the same skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5–7 minutes, don't stir often, until their moisture has cooked off and they are deeply golden. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for about 30 seconds.
  4. Deglaze with red wine. Pour in the red wine (¼ c) and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let it simmer for 1–2 minutes, until slightly reduced.
  5. Make the gravy. Add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, sprinkle in the flour (3 tbsp) and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the beef bone broth (2 c). Stir in the Dijon (2 tsp), Worcestershire (2 tsp), and rosemary (2 tsp).
  6. Finish the Salisbury steak. Return the patties and any juices to the skillet. Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes, or until the patties are cooked through and the gravy has thickened.
  7. Finish the gravy. Stir in the apple cider vinegar, starting with ½ teaspoon and adding more if needed. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper.

Notes

  • For the best mushrooms: Give them enough time to become deeply golden before moving on to the next step.
  • For tender patties: Mix the beef just until combined. Over mixing can make them dense.
  • For the best gravy: Homemade beef bone broth gives the gravy extra richness and body.
  • For leftovers: Refrigerate for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stovetop.