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If you’re looking for a classic comfort food dinner that’s easy, budget-friendly, and guaranteed to please, this Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy is it. Juicy ground beef patties simmer in a rich, savory gravy with caramelized onions—perfect served over mashed potatoes.

Watch a video tutorial here!

This is my family’s version of Salisbury steak, a recipe I tweaked until it felt just right. It’s simple, hearty, and the kind of meal that makes everyone gather around the table.

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Why You’ll Love This Salisbury Steak Recipe ❤️

• Uses simple pantry ingredients like ground beef, breadcrumbs, and ketchup
• The onion gravy makes it irresistible (and perfect for mashed potatoes)
• A true comfort food recipe that’s weeknight-friendly
• Budget-friendly and kid-approved

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Ingredients for Salisbury Steak 📝

Meat Patties:

• 1 ½ pounds ground beef
• ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 cube beef bouillon, crumbled
• About 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Onion Gravy:

• 1 whole onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• About 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon beef broth (for the slurry)
• Salt & pepper to taste

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How to Make Salisbury Steak Step by Step 🥄

1. Make the Beef Patties

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, seasoned breadcrumbs, ketchup, crumbled bouillon cube, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined. Shape into 4–6 oval, steak-shaped patties.

2. Brown the Patties

Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear patties until browned on both sides (they don’t need to be cooked through yet). Remove and set aside.

3. Cook the Onions for Gravy

In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add sliced onions and cook until golden and softened.

4. Build the Gravy

Pour in beef broth, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well. Make a slurry with cornstarch and 3 tablespoon beef broth, then whisk into the skillet. Cook until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Simmer the Salisbury Steaks

Return patties to the skillet, spoon onion gravy over the top, cover, and let simmer for a few minutes until cooked through and heated.

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What to Serve with Salisbury Steak 🍽️

This recipe is best served with:

• Mashed potatoes (for all that onion gravy)
• Green beans

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Tips for the Best Salisbury Steak 🔑

• Don’t over-mix the beef mixture—just combine gently so the patties stay tender.
• Use seasoned breadcrumbs for extra flavor.
• Let the onion cook down slowly for a richer, sweeter gravy.

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Salisbury Steak FAQs ❓

What is Salisbury steak made of?
It’s made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, ketchup, seasonings, and a bouillon cube, shaped into patties and cooked in onion gravy.

Can I freeze Salisbury steak?
Yes! Cook the patties and gravy, then freeze together in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

What’s the difference between Salisbury steak and hamburger steak?
They’re very similar, but Salisbury steak almost always includes ketchup, breadcrumbs, and gravy.

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Easy Salisbury Steak Recipe Card 📌

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4–6

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs ground beef
• ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 beef bouillon cube, crumbled
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt & pepper
• 1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp beef broth

Instructions

1. Mix beef, breadcrumbs, ketchup, bouillon, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Form into patties.
2. Brown patties in butter and olive oil. Remove from skillet.
3. Cook onions in the same pan until soft. Add beef broth, ketchup, and Worcestershire.
4. Stir together cornstarch & beef froth to make slurry. Add to gravy. Cook until thickened.
5. Return patties to skillet, spoon with gravy, and simmer until done.