Salisbury steak is named after the physician who invented it; a tasty hamburger “steak” that is low in carbohydrates. Salisbury steak is usually served with mashed potatoes and whole kernel corn.

Serves 4 to 6.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. (900 g) lean ground beef
  • 1 c. (15 g) onions, chopped
  • 2 small eggs, whisked
  • 1/2 c. (30 g) seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp. (5 ml) fresh ground pepper
  • 1 tsp. (5 ml) garlic salt or powder
  • 4 tbsp. (60 ml) butter
  • 1 10.5 oz. (294 ml) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 10.5 oz. (294 ml) can condensed French onion soup
  • 1/4 c. (59 ml) red wine
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. (22.5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp. (15 ml) brown gravy seasoning sauce

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:
Prepare the Steaks

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C) and line a large casserole dish with aluminum foil.
  2. 2
    Mix together in a large bowl the hamburger, onions, eggs, bread crumbs and dry seasonings.
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  3. 3
    Take a handful of the ground beef mixture and shape it into an oval patty, about 1” (2.54 cm) thick. This recipe should yield 6 large oval “steaks.”
  4. 4
    Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. 5
    Brown the Salisbury steaks. Don’t brown for more than 5 minutes on each side or you will overcook them.
  6. 6
    Lift the patties out of the skillet with a slotted spoon. This will allow the grease to drain from the meat.
  7. 7
    Transfer the patties to the foil lined pan.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:
Prepare the Gravy

  1. 1
    Combine the soups, wine, Worcester sauce and brown gravy seasoning in a medium saucepan.
  2. 2
    Heat the ingredients on medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3
    Pour the gravy over the Salisbury steaks.
  4. 4
    Bake the steaks for 30 minutes.
  5. 5
    Serve with mashed potatoes, rice or egg noodles.
  6. 6
    Finished.
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Warnings

  • If you are watching your weight, eat your Salisbury steak without the gravy.
  • If you are trying to cut down on carbohydrates, consider having it with a salad and a green vegetable instead of potatoes and corn.
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Things You’ll Need

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Medium skillet
  • Medium saucepan
  • Slotted spoon or spatula
  • Large casserole dish
  • Aluminum foil


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Article SummaryX

To make Salisbury steak, start by mixing ground beef, onions, eggs, bread crumbs, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Then, shape the meat into 1-inch thick patties. Next, melt some butter in a pan over medium heat, and cook the steaks in it for 5 minutes on each side. Finally, transfer the patties to a foil-lined pan, and roast them for 30 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. To learn how to make gravy for your Salisbury steak, scroll down!

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