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!
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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
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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
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6. Pour in the Brandy. Cook until the Brandy has reduced by half
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7. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard. Stir until incorporated, then sprinkle in the flour
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8. Stir until flour is mixed in well. Pour beef broth in, stirring continuously, breaking up any lumps, until gravy begins to thicken
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9. Return the beef patties to the skillet, spooning some of the gravy over the top.
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10. Simmer for 5 minutes to heat patties through. Enjoy!
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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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