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Bobby Flay's Salisbury Steak

A restaurant-quality take on the classic comfort food featuring flavorful beef patties topped with a rich mushroom and onion gravy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef 80/20 blend works best
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Gravy
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet or cast-iron pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Chef's knife
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Paper towels
  • Meat thermometer (optional but helpful)

Method
 

  1. Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl and let sit for 2 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the breadcrumb mixture with ground beef, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until combined.
  3. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into an oval patty about 3/4 inch thick.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Place patties in the hot skillet and cook for 4 minutes on one side without moving.
  6. Flip each patty and cook for another 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  7. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add mushrooms and onions. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
  8. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Sprinkle flour over and stir to create a paste.
  9. Slowly pour beef broth into skillet, stirring to create a gravy. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and Worcestershire sauce.
  11. Return patties to the skillet, nestle into the gravy, and let simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
  12. Adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving.

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.