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Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy

洋蔥汁梳士巴利牛肉扒

Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy — finished dish

Recipe overview

Eight tender oval beef patties simmer in mushroom-onion gravy for a mild, practical American family meal.

01

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 600 g minced beef
  • 60 g breadcrumbs
  • 80 ml milk
  • 1 piece egg
  • 1 piece onion
  • 1 piece onion
  • 200 g mushroom

Seasoning

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Sauce

  • 20 g unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 400 ml beef stock
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy — ingredient overview

02

Tools

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cup
  • measuring spoons
  • frying pan
  • spatula
  • wooden spoon
  • food thermometer
  • serving plate
Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy — tool overview

03

Steps

Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy — Mix the patty base

Step 1

Mix the patty base

Gently mix beef with breadcrumbs, milk, egg, 1 finely chopped onion, mustard, Worcestershire, all salt and pepper.

Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy — Shape eight patties

Step 2

Shape eight patties

Divide the mixture into exactly 8 portions and shape oval patties about 2 cm thick.

Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy — Slice onion and mushrooms

Step 3

Slice onion and mushrooms

Thinly slice the second onion and slice exactly 200 g mushrooms; keep separate.

Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy — Heat pan and oil

Step 4

Heat pan and oil

Heat the frying pan and 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high for exactly 2 minutes.

Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy — Sear first side

Step 5

Sear first side

Arrange all 8 patties in one uncrowded layer and sear the first side for exactly 4 minutes without moving.

Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy — Sear second side and remove

Step 6

Sear second side and remove

Turn and sear the second side for exactly 4 minutes, then move all 8 patties to a clean white plate.

Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy — Cook onion and mushrooms

Step 7

Cook onion and mushrooms

Reduce to medium, add unsalted butter and cook onion and mushrooms for exactly 6 minutes until soft and lightly golden.

Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy — Stir in flour

Step 8

Stir in flour

Add 1 tablespoon flour and stir continuously for exactly 1 minute until no dry flour remains.

Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy — Add stock and Worcestershire

Step 9

Add stock and Worcestershire

Gradually add beef stock and the remaining 1 tablespoon Worcestershire; stir and cook exactly 3 minutes until lightly thickened.

Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy — Return patties and simmer

Step 10

Return patties and simmer

Return all 8 patties, spoon gravy over them, cover and simmer on low for exactly 10 minutes.

Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy — Check doneness

Step 11

Check doneness

Confirm the thickest patty reaches at least 71°C and the gravy lightly coats the back of a spoon.

Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy — Rest and serve

Step 12

Rest and serve

Turn off the heat and rest exactly 3 minutes, then serve all 8 patties with all onion-mushroom gravy on a white plate.

Common mistakes

  1. Starting the heat before mise en place is complete causes uneven doneness.
  2. Crowding the pan makes meat release water instead of browning evenly.
  3. Serving without checking the stated centre doneness or tasting the sauce.

Tips

Measure every ingredient by group before starting.

Adjust salt and pepper gradually only after the sauce has reduced.