Salisbury Steak

Ingredients

• ½ cup bread crumbs
• ¼ cup milk (or water – plus more if needed)
• 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
• 1 shallot (minced)
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons parsley or thyme (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
• salt & pepper (to taste)
• 1 lb crimini mushrooms (sliced )
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1 teaspoon white or red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Make the Beef Patties: ---

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with ½ cup milk or water. Stir until the crumbs are evenly moistened (texture should feel like damp sand, not soupy). Let sit for at least 5 minutes.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, add the ground beef, soaked breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, minced shallot, beaten egg, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and parsley. Mix gently until everything is just combined — don’t overmix or the patties can get tough.

4. 4

   Shape the mixture into 4 oval-shaped patties, about 1 inch thick.

5. 5

   Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the patties for about 3 minutes per side, until browned and crisp on the outside but not fully cooked inside. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

6. 6

   --- Make the Mushroom Gravy: ---

7. 7

   In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed. Sauté the sliced onion over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, until soft and translucent.

8. 8

   Add the mushrooms and cook for 7–9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and any liquid has evaporated. Season with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir well. Sauté the mixture until you can no longer see any raw flour.

10. 10

    Slowly pour in the beef stock while stirring constantly, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

11. 11

    Stir in the vinegar, raise the heat to bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to low. Add the parsley and return the beef patties to the pan.

12. 12

    Cover and simmer gently for about 10 minutes, or until the patties are cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F).

13. 13

    Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper if needed.

14. 14

    --- Serve: ---

15. 15

    Spoon the rich mushroom gravy over the patties and serve warm with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.