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How to Make Chef John's Salisbury Steak - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re craving the ultimate comfort food, then look no further than Chef John’s Salisbury steak. This classic American dish is a hearty and flavorful take on the traditional hamburger patty, and it’s perfect for a cozy night in or a cozy family dinner. Made with juicy ground beef and smothered in a rich and savory onion gravy, this recipe is guaranteed to satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling warm and satisfied.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound 85% lean ground beef
  • ½ cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 12 large white button mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups high-quality, low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Prepare the steaks: Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, soy sauce, pepper, and cayenne together in a mixing bowl with a fork or your hands until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • When almost ready to cook the steaks, make the gravy: Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and salt; sauté until nicely browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add flour; cook and stir for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in broth, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Increase the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until gravy thickens slightly and reduces, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
  • Transfer gravy to a liquid measure. Scrape the pan clean with a spatula.
  • Finish the steaks: Remove meat from the refrigerator and divide into four equal portions. Moisten hands and form each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick oval patty. Lightly season both sides of patties with salt.
  • Melt butter in the clean skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Pour in gravy and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook until gravy is piping hot and steaks are no longer pink in the center, about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

    • Nutrition

    494 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 156mg
    • Sodium: 730mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 79mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 892mg

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