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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food that’s tailored just for you! This Salisbury Steak recipe is not only low in carbs but also drenched in a mouth-watering mushroom gravy. Perfectly portioned to serve one, it’s the ideal meal to satisfy those hearty dinner cravings.
Enjoy this hearty and flavorful Salisbury Steak with any of our single serving side dish recipes including, Sautéed Green Beans, creamy Mashed Potatoes, and a slice of warm homemade French Bread.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Portion-Perfect: This recipe is specifically designed for a single serving, so you won’t be stuck with leftovers or feel like you’ve made too little.
- Low-Carb Satisfaction: Say goodbye to carb guilt! Enjoy a hearty meal that aligns with your dietary needs.
- Quick & Simple: No culinary degree needed here. This recipe breaks down the steps for making Salisbury steak into easy-to-follow actions, ensuring you get to eat sooner rather than later.
- Versatility in Flavor: With alternative ingredient options, you can switch up the flavors to suit your taste or dietary restrictions.
- Easy to Double: Have company or simply want seconds? The recipe doubles seamlessly, so you can effortlessly make more to share or save for later.
What Is Salisbury Steak?
Salisbury Steak is essentially a well-seasoned ground beef patty that’s smothered in a rich, brown gravy. It’s a hearty dish that perfectly balances savory flavors.
The dish was created by an American doctor, Dr. James H. Salisbury, during the Civil War era. It was initially designed as a health food but has since become a staple comfort dish enjoyed by many.
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Ingredients
For a detailed list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions, check out the recipe box below.
- Ground beef: This Salisbury steak recipe calls for 80% lean ground beef, which has a 20% fat content. Feel free to choose any fat percentage that you prefer. If you have leftover ground beef, consider using it to make Beef Tacos, Lasagna Rollups, Stuffed Peppers, or Nachos.
- Beef Patty Ingredients: The flavor gets a boost from a mix of Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, mustard powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is my go-to for this dish, and most other recipes on this blog. It’s the purest form of olive oil, packed with robust olive flavor and rich in nutrients. If you prefer, you can substitute with a lighter olive oil.
- Gravy ingredients: Elevate your dish with a homemade gravy made from butter, sliced onions, sliced mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and sour cream.
If you have any ingredients leftover from this easy Salisbury Steak recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder.
Recipe Variations
Feeling adventurous? Let’s kick things up a notch! Here are some ways to customize your homemade Salisbury Steak to suit your palate or dietary needs.
- Turkey Salisbury Steak: Swap out the beef for ground turkey for a leaner protein option. Just adjust your cooking times slightly as turkey tends to cook faster than beef.
- Vegan Salisbury Steak: Use a plant-based meat alternative and vegan Worcestershire sauce. For the gravy, opt for vegetable broth and vegan sour cream.
- Spicy Twist: Add a dash of cayenne pepper or some sliced jalapeños to the beef mixture for a spicy kick.
- Mushroom Overload: Love mushrooms? Double the quantity in the gravy for a more mushroom-forward flavor.
- Cheese Topped: Before covering the cooked beef patty with gravy, add a slice of your favorite cheese like cheddar or Swiss. Cover the skillet for a minute to let the cheese melt over the patty.
How To Make Salisbury Steak
This Salisbury Steak recipe is a standout because it’s both low-carb and keto-friendly—just like Dr. Salisbury intended. We skip the bread crumbs and other fillers but keep all the amazing flavors intact. For the full recipe, check the details below.
- Prepare the Beef Patty: Combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Cook the Patty: Shape the beef mixture into a round or oval patty. Fry the patty in a skillet over medium-high heat until it’s cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Rest the Beef: Once cooked, transfer the beef patty to a plate and cover it with aluminum foil to keep it warm while you whip up the gravy.
Make the Gravy
- Start with Butter: Melt a half tablespoon of butter in the same skillet you used for the patty.
- Sauté Veggies: Add your sliced onions and mushrooms to the skillet and sauté them until they’re tender.
- Add Flavors: Stir in Worcestershire sauce and beef broth to the skillet.
- Simmer and Serve: Bring the mixture to a quick boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let it simmer for 4-5 minutes until it has reduced to your desired consistency. Drizzle the gravy over your Salisbury steak and dig in!
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Expert Tips
- Season Well: Don’t skimp on seasoning; it brings the meat to life.
- Pan Searing: For a crusty exterior, make sure the pan is hot before adding the patty.
- Gravy Consistency: For a thicker gravy, allow it to simmer a bit longer.
What To Serve With Salisbury Steak
Elevate your dining experience with these fantastic side options that pair beautifully with Salisbury Steak. Each suggestion complements the rich, savory flavors of the dish to make for a well-rounded meal.
- Mashed Potatoes: A classic side that goes beautifully with Salisbury Steak. For those keeping it low-carb, mashed cauliflower is a fantastic alternative to mashed potatoes. It provides a similar creamy texture while being keto-friendly.
- Green Beans Almondine: Lightly sautéed green beans with a sprinkle of almond slivers offer a crunchy contrast to the soft and juicy Salisbury steak.
- Roasted Veggies: Toss some zucchini, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes in olive oil and your favorite herbs. Roast until at 425 F for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Cauliflower Rice: Seasoned with a bit of garlic and herbs, cauliflower rice stands as another excellent low-carb side dish that soaks up the gravy beautifully.
- Simple Caesar Salad: Sometimes, a fresh salad with leafy greens, a great dressing, and some crunchy croutons is all you need to complete the meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Certainly! This recipe can be easily doubled to create more servings.
Yes, ground chicken or turkey can be used as a substitute for beef in this recipe.
Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder or you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:
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Salisbury Steak For One
Equipment
Ingredients
FOR THE BEEF PATTY
- 8 ounces ground beef
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
FOR THE GRAVY
- ½ tablespoon salted butter
- 2 ½ ounces sliced onions (about 1/4 small onion)
- ¼ cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon sour cream
Instructions
- Place the ground beef in a bowl. Add the Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, mustard powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix together until well combined. Flatten the seasoned ground beef into a round patty, about 1/2-inch thick.
- Heat the oil in a medium-sized skillet on medium heat. Add the ground beef patty to the hot skillet and cook for 4 minutes per side or until burger is no longer rare. Remove the burger patty from the skillet and place on a plate. Cover plate with aluminum foil and set aside.
TO MAKE THE GRAVY
- Return the skillet to the heat and reduce heat to medium-low. Add the butter to the pan. When the butter has melted, add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally for 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally until the mushrooms have softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and the beef broth, bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for another 3 minutes.
- Stir in the sour cream and mix well. Add the ground beef patty back to the pan and cook for a minute more, spooning some of the sauce over the meat as it heats.
- Remove the beef patty from the pan and place on a plate. Pour the sauce over the top and enjoy.
Notes
- Season Well: Don’t skimp on seasoning; it brings the meat to life.
- Pan Searing: For a crusty exterior, make sure the pan is hot before adding the patty.
- Gravy Consistency: For a thicker gravy, allow it to simmer a bit longer.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
I made for dinner tonight. It absolutely delicious. I made two smaller patties instead of one larger one, more mushrooms just because I love them. I did find it a bit too peppery for my taste. I like a thicker gray through, what can I use to thicken it? 👍👍🇨🇦
You could add flour to the melted butter after veggies are soft, but you must whisk whisk whisk to prevent the lumps from happening. You could also add some cornstarch to it at the end that always works well!! Good luck
made this tonight..without the sauce ..instead fried some boiled potato in the fat out of the meat.. awesome taste in the meat…cheers
So glad to find this site!
Re Salisbury steak recipe, it was good flavor, but needed some more tweaking & time. The onions still had some crunch texture sauce didn’t reduce much & meat could have used some low covered heat in an oven to get more tender. I will keep trying recipes & customize this one a bit more. Thank you for the one dish idea & it’s helpful!
I typically buy 93%/7% lean ground beef, what do you recommend for this recipe? I can’t wait to try this.
Hi Daphne,
That percentage would be perfect. I usually use between 85 and 93 percent.
Enjoy!
Great recipe. Good flavor. I usually don’t care for Salisbury steak. The ingredients peaked my interest and the picture made it look yummy. Made it as written. I wouldn’t change a thing. Thanks! It’s a keeper.
Hi Rhonda,
I’m so happy you enjoyed the salisbury steak. Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know.
Joanie
The recipe looks good, and ultimately “doable” until I got to the bottom. 1tsp of sour cream. I don’t often buy sour cream, and I certainly wouldn’t buy it for a recipe that calls for 1 tsp. Is there something I could substitute?
Hi Judy,
The sour cream just makes the sauce a little creamier. You could definitely leave the sour cream out or stir in a little cream or whole milk instead.
Joanie
Or even greek yogurt or plain yogurt or cream cheese.
I made the Salisbury steak recipe and it was delicious, the gravy was very thin. What did I do wrong
Hi Katie,
I’m so glad you enjoyed the salisbury steak! Thanks so much for letting me know.
The sauce reduces as it simmers so quite possibly your sauce might have needed to simmer just a bit longer.
Joanie
Add some cornstarch at the end it’ll thicken it well little goes a long way, I usually add a tsp. Cornstarch to 4 oz. of water stir well and add to gravy a little at a time and sometimes I use tblp of the cornstarch
Love your One Dish Recipe site. Understand I’m dealing with a pro when I can Jump to Recipe. Thanks!!
My husband would love this. He eats Salisbury steak all the time and I can’t Ha Ha.
OMG! You are my new favorite website! I am a married mother of 3, but I have to spend hours and hours at home alone. To be honest, I have been sick of eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or hot pockets…. you are my saving grace and this recipe was to die for! Thanks so much – YUM, YUM, YUMMMMM!!!