Absolutely! A Weeknight Salisbury Steak is pure comfort food—quick, hearty, and made with pantry staples. Think juicy beef patties simmered in a rich mushroom-onion gravy. It’s like a fancy hamburger-meets-meatloaf in gravy—and it comes together in under 40 minutes!
🍽️ Weeknight Salisbury Steak
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Total Time: ~35–40 minutes
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Steaks:
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1 lb ground beef (80/20 is perfect)
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¼ cup breadcrumbs
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1 egg
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1 tbsp ketchup
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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Salt & pepper, to taste
For the Gravy:
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1 tbsp butter
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1 small onion, thinly sliced
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1 cup sliced mushrooms (white or cremini)
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2 tbsp flour
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2 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for richness)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
🔪 Instructions:
1. Make the Steak Patties
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In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, salt & pepper.
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Mix gently and form into 4 oval-shaped patties.
2. Brown the Steaks
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil.
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Sear the patties for 3–4 minutes per side until browned (they don’t need to be fully cooked yet).
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Remove and set aside.
3. Make the Gravy
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In the same pan, add butter, sliced onions, and mushrooms. Cook for 5–6 minutes until soft and golden.
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Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute to cook the raw taste off.
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Slowly whisk in beef broth, Worcestershire, and Dijon if using. Simmer until slightly thickened (2–3 minutes).
4. Simmer It All Together
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Return the patties to the skillet and nestle them into the gravy.
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Cover and simmer on low for 10–15 minutes until patties are cooked through and gravy is thick and flavorful.
🍽️ Serve With:
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Mashed potatoes (classic choice!)
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Egg noodles, rice, or buttered peas
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Steamed green beans or roasted carrots
🔧 Tips:
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Want a smoother gravy? Chop the onions finely or sauté longer.
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You can swap in ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
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Leftovers reheat beautifully for next-day lunches.