Here’s a full comfort meal recipe: Salisbury Steak with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Mushroom & Onion Gravy — a hearty, homestyle dinner perfect for cozy nights. Everything from the juicy beef patties to the creamy mash and rich gravy comes together beautifully.
🥩 Salisbury Steak with Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Mushroom-Onion Gravy
🍽️ Servings: 4
⏱️ Total Time: ~1 hour
🧂 Ingredients
For the Salisbury Steak:
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1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
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1 egg
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1/3 cup breadcrumbs
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tbsp ketchup
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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Salt & black pepper to taste
For the Garlic Mashed Potatoes:
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2 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
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3–4 cloves garlic, peeled
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4 tbsp butter
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1/2 cup milk (or more for creamier texture)
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Salt & pepper to taste
For the Mushroom & Onion Gravy:
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1 tbsp olive oil + 2 tbsp butter
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced
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8 oz mushrooms, sliced
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2 tbsp flour
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2 cups beef broth
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional: fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
🔪 Instructions
1. Make the Garlic Mashed Potatoes (start first):
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Place potatoes and garlic cloves in a large pot, cover with water, and add salt.
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Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes.
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Drain, then mash with butter and milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
2. Form the Salisbury Steaks:
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In a bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire, ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt & pepper.
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Mix gently and form into 4 oval-shaped patties.
3. Cook the Steaks:
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In a skillet over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of oil.
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Sear the patties for 3–4 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside (they don’t need to be cooked through yet).
4. Make the Gravy:
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In the same skillet, add butter and sliced onions. Sauté 4–5 minutes.
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Add mushrooms and cook until browned and softened, 6–8 minutes total.
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Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat.
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Slowly pour in beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
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Add Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper.
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Simmer until thickened (5–8 minutes), then return the patties to the pan.
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Cover and cook on low heat for another 10–15 minutes, or until patties are fully cooked.
5. Assemble and Serve:
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Spoon a mound of garlic mashed potatoes on each plate.
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Top with a Salisbury steak.
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Smother with mushroom & onion gravy.
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Garnish with chopped parsley or thyme if desired.
✅ Tips:
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Add a splash of heavy cream to the mashed potatoes for extra richness.
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Use a meat thermometer to ensure patties reach 160°F internally.
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Want extra gravy? Increase broth and flour slightly.