Description
This Simple Salisbury Steak recipe is a quick and hearty meal featuring tender ground beef patties seasoned with classic spices and smothered in a rich brown gravy. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, the patties are pan-fried to a juicy finish and then simmered in a savory homemade gravy that brings everything together beautifully.
Ingredients
For the Patties
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
- 1/3 cup Bread Crumbs
- 2 tsp Ketchup
- 1 tsp Mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
For the Gravy
- 2 packets Brown Gravy Mix
- 2 cups Hot Water
- 1 tsp Ketchup
- 1/4 tsp Soy Sauce
- 1/4 tsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the Patties: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to massage the ingredients together until evenly incorporated, forming the mixture into evenly sized patties.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, allowing it to warm up to coat the pan evenly for frying the patties.
- Cook the Patties: Add the patties to the hot skillet and cook them on both sides until no longer pink inside, ensuring they are browned and cooked through.
- Reduce Heat: Lower the heat to low to prepare for simmering the gravy without burning or overcooking the patties.
- Make the Gravy: In a bowl, whisk together the brown gravy mix and hot water until fully blended. Then whisk in the ketchup, soy sauce, and rice vinegar to add depth and tang to the gravy.
- Simmer Patties in Gravy: Pour the gravy mixture over the cooked patties in the skillet. Allow everything to simmer gently until the gravy thickens and warms through, coating the patties in a flavorful sauce.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat while keeping the patties juicy.
- Simmer the gravy gently on low heat to avoid burning and prevent the gravy from becoming bitter.
- Adjust ketchup and seasoning quantities to personalize the tanginess and flavor intensity of the gravy.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or buttered noodles for a complete classic meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.