Salisbury Steak #Recipe Peg Cochran/Margaret Loudon

 

Salisbury Steak is named after Dr. James H. Salisbury (1823–1905) was an American known for his belief in a meat-oriented diet to promote health. The term Salisbury steak for a ground beef patty has been used in the United States since 1897.  It's a great way to "dress up" a plain hamburger for a more elegant dinner.  This recipe is adapted from a recipe by Chef John on AllRecipes.com.   

Steaks:

1 pound ground beef

½ cup unseasoned bread crumbs

1 large egg, beaten

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon soy sauce

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

2 tablespoons salted butter

Gravy:

2 tablespoons butter

12 mushrooms, sliced (white or baby bellas)

1 cup diced onion

salt to taste

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 cups low-sodium beef broth

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

 

Prepare the steaks by mixing ground beef, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, soy sauce, cayenne (if using) and mix with fork or hands. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for two hours or overnight to firm up.

 

In a skillet, melt butter and brown mushrooms and onions.  Add flour and cook, stirring, for approximately 3 minutes.  

 

Add broth, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a simmer.  Lower heat and cook, stirring occasionally until thickened, approximately 10 minutes.

 

Remove gravy to a measuring cup or bowl.  Scrape pan clean. 

 

 Form meat into half inch thick patties.

Melt butter and brown patties on both sides. Pour in gravy, bring to a simmer, lower heat and cook until patties are cooked through and reach 160 degrees and gravy is hot.  Season with salt to taste.

 

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