Invented in the late 19th century by Civil War physician, James H. Salisbury, as a means to incorporate a meat-rich diet for soldiers on the battlefield, this American original soon became a family classic that is still a favorite today.
Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4Servings | 10mins |
| Cook Time |
| 40mins |
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Ingredients
Steak Patties
- 2pounds ground beefI use Chuck Roast
- 1 small yellow oniongrated (with juice)
- 2tbsp parsleyminced
- 1clove garlicpaste
- 1tsp kosher salt
- 1/2tsp dried thyme
- 1/2tsp ground black pepperplus 1 tsp
Mushroom Gravy
- 1pound button or crimini mushroomssliced
- 1 large yellow onionsliced into half rings
- 4cups demi-glacesee Notes for alternative
- 1cup water
- 1/4cup brandyor cognac
- 1tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1tbsp olive oil
- 1/2tsp ground black pepper
- kosher saltto taste
Instructions
To Prepare Steak Patties
- On the course grate of a box grater over a large bowl, grate one small onion.
- Add ground beef, minced parsley, garlic paste, kosher salt, dried thyme, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper.
- With clean hands, knead beef mixture until well-combined. (About 2 mins)
- Form beef mixture into four 5-inch long, 3/4 inch thick oval shaped patties. (For smaller family-style or luncheon size, form eight 4-inch, 1/2 inch thick patties. See notes for alternative)
- Season patties with the remaining 1 tsp ground black pepper.
- Set patties on a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 1 hour.
- Heat a large skillet over MED-HIGH heat, add olive oil.
- Brown Steak Patties 2 minutes per side, or until a rich chestnut-brown crust forms, and fond (tasty brown bits) has formed at the bottom of the skillet.
- Remove patties and transfer to a plate, move on to Prepare Mushroom Gravy.
To Prepare Mushroom Gravy
- To the hot skillet, add the olive oil, then the sliced onions and mushrooms. Allow the onions to sweat.
- With a wooden spoon, scrape the bottom of the skillet to release the fond.
- Add brandy, and continue to scrape the bottom of skillet until all of the fond has melted from the surface.
- Add demi-glace (or the alternative found in the Notes below), water, Worcestershire, and ground black pepper.
- Adjust heat to MEDIUM. Allow to simmer for 20 minutes, or until the gravy coats the back of the wooden spoon.
- Add the juices that formed on the bottom of the plate from the Steak Patties.
- Nestle the browned Steak Patties in to the Mushroom Gravy, simmer (uncovered) 12 minutes or until sauce has thickened to the desired consistency.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, buttered parsley egg noodles, or buttered spätzle. Serves 4.
Recipe Notes
As an easy-to-find alternative to demi-glace, use two 24 gram packets of brown gravy mix, plus 1 cup water, plus two 10oz cans of Campbell’s Beef Consommé.
To feed a crowd or the little ones, in Step 4, form beef mixture into 48 1-inch meatballs, continue as directed. Serve over Buttered Parsley Egg Noodles.
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