Salisbury Steak! We’ve all had that frozen meal as a child, but nothing is better than the home cooked version. Oval shaped ground beef patties seasoned to perfection with a mushroom packed brown gravy ladled on top…Mmmmm. How could it get any better? Well, believe it or not it can! With a Mushroom Brandy Gravy this Salisbury Steak recipe is elevated to the next level. And now for a little nostalgia, I like to serve it with mashed potatoes and buttered peas. Now, that’s a good dinner!
Where is Salisbury Steak from?
Good old America! A physician, Dr. James Henry Salisbury, invented it during the Civil War. Minced beef was easier to digest and a good source of much needed protein for the malnourished soldiers.
Can I omit the Brandy if I don’t drink alcohol?
Sure! You can sub another ¼ cup of broth if you’d like!
Why grate the onions and garlic for this recipe?
I didn’t want chunks of onion and garlic for this recipe. When you grate the onions and garlic, they almost melt into the gravy. That’s exactly what I wanted!
How to make it!
- Mix up the patty mixture
- Divide mixture into 6 equal oval shaped patties
- Sear the patties
4. Remove patties and add in the mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally until well browned, about 6-8 minutes.
5. Add in the grated onion. Cook for 1-2minutes. Add in the grated garlic and cook for another minute
6. Pour in the Brandy. Cook until the Brandy has reduced by half
7. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard. Stir until incorporated, then sprinkle in the flour
8. Stir until flour is mixed in well. Pour beef broth in, stirring continuously, breaking up any lumps, until gravy begins to thicken
9. Return the beef patties to the skillet, spooning some of the gravy over the top.
10. Simmer for 5 minutes to heat patties through. Enjoy!
Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Brandy Gravy
Equipment
- 1 Box Grater
- 1 Heavy Bottomed Skillet
Ingredients
Beef Patties
- 1 lb. Ground Beef
- 1 Large Egg
- ⅓ cup Panko Bread Crumbs
- 2 Tbs Dairy Free Milk
- 2 Tbs Grated White Onion using large hole side of the box grater
- 1 Tbs Ketchup
- 1 Tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 Tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- ¾ Tsp Kosher Salt
- ½ Tsp Ground Black Pepper
- ½ Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tbs Olive Oil
Mushroom Brandy Gravy
- 8 oz. Baby Bella Mushrooms or White Button Mushrooms Thinly sliced
- 2 Grated Garlic Cloves using small holes on box grater
- 2½ cups Beef Broth
- ½ cup Brandy or ¼ cup beef broth
- ¼ cup Grated White Onion using large holes on box grater
- ¼ cup Dairy Free Butter I use Country Crock Avocado Plant Butter Sticks
- ¼ cup Flour
- 2 Tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tsp Dijon Mustard
Optional Garnish
- Chopped Parsley
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add all the Beef Patty ingredients, except for the olive oil. Mix until combined. (I use my hands)
- Divide mixture into 6 equal oval shaped patties, about ½ inch thick, and set aside
- Over medium-high heat, heat oil in a large, heavy bottomed skillet, until oil begins to shimmer
- Add patties to the skillet. You may have to work in batches
- Cook patties for 3 minutes or until a nice crust forms. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes. Don’t worry if patties aren’t cooked all the way. They’ll cook more in the gravy, later on.
- Once patties are seared on both sides, remove to a plate and set aside
- Using a paper towel, wipe the grease from the skillet and add in the butter
- Once the butter has melted add in the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally until well browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and add in the grated onion. Cook for 1-2minutes or until onions are translucent, then add in the grated garlic and cook for another minute
- Next, pour in the Brandy and stir. Cook until the Brandy has reduced by half, about 2-4 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard. Stir until incorporated, then sprinkle in the flour
- Stir and cook for another minute until flour is mixed in well
- Pour beef broth in, stirring continuously, breaking up any lumps, until gravy begins to thicken
- Check for seasoning and add salt if needed. Then, return the beef patties to the skillet, spooning some of the gravy over the top.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes to heat patties through.
- After 5 minutes, remove lid, sprinkle with parsley if you want, and serve. Enjoy!
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