Salisbury steaks with a savory onion sauce. This yummy recipe has been in my family for years. It’s easy to cook but tastes like it took hours to make! I usually make enough extra sauce to pour over mashed potatoes.
This Salisbury steak recipe is hearty, filling, and flavorful. What more could you ask for in a comfort food favorite?
What Is Salisbury Steak?
Salisbury steak is a variation of the Hamburg steak, which is an ancestor of the hamburger. Salisbury steaks are usually made from a blend of ground beef and other ingredients, then topped with a thick brown gravy. The dish is named after James H. Salisbury, a doctor who promoted a meat-centered diet.
How to Make Salisbury Steak
You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:
Salisbury Steak Ingredients
These are the ingredients you'll need to make this classic Salisbury steak recipe:
· Beef: This Salisbury steak recipe starts with 1.5 pounds of ground beef.· Canned soup: A can of condensed French onion soup adds moisture, richness, and flavor to the patties. It also serves as the base for the gravy.· Bread crumbs: Bread crumbs give the patties structure.· Egg: An egg helps hold the patties together.· Seasonings: These easy Salisbury steaks are simply seasoned with salt and black pepper. Mustard powder enhances the flavor of the gravy.· Flour: All-purpose flour thickens the gravy.· Sauces: You'll need ketchup and Worcestershire sauce.
How Do You Make Salisbury Steak?
Here's a very brief overview of what you can expect when you make Salisbury steak at home:
1. Make and shape the patties.2. Brown the patties on both sides, then drain the excess fat.3. Make and season the gravy.4. Pour the gravy over the patties and continue cooking until the meat is cooked through.
What to Serve With Salisbury Steak
Looking for delicious serving inspiration? We've got you covered! Try pairing one of these mouthwatering sides with Salisbury steak:
· Basic Mashed Potatoes· Creamed Peas· Glazed Carrots· Classic Rice Pilaf· Classic Dinner Rolls
How to Store Salisbury Steak
Allow the Salisbury steaks to cool completely, then transfer them to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the oven or in the microwave.
Cookdap Community Tips and Praise
"My family loves this recipe," says one Cookdap community member. "I always make sure that I have the ingredients in the pantry and beef in the freezer, as this is a recipe I go to when I can't decide what to make for dinner. Great meal with mashed potatoes and locally grown sweet corn."
“It’s absolutely delicious and very simple to make,” raves Charles Mears. “I usually make a little extra sauce as it’s wonderful on mashed potatoes and everyone loves to smother their steak in it.”
“I made it a few times for my family and they absolutely loved it,” according to Poilin Ni Dhuill. “Everyone asks me for the recipe, the only thing I do differently is add more onion soup to the mix to make extra gravy, everybody wants the gravy.”
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed French onion soup
- ½ cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
Directions
Step 1
Combine ground beef, 1/3 cup condensed soup, bread crumbs, egg, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Shape into 6 oval patties.
Step 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add patties and brown on both sides. Drain excess fat.
Step 3
Blend remaining soup and flour together in a small bowl until smooth; mix in ketchup, water, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Pour soup mixture over patties in the skillet. Cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 440 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat32g | 41% |
Saturated Fat13g | 64% |
Cholesterol128mg | 43% |
Sodium818mg | 36% |
Total Carbohydrate14g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
Total Sugars4g | |
Protein23g | |
Vitamin C2mg | 12% |
Calcium48mg | 4% |
Iron3mg | 17% |
Potassium381mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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- by: Gilhenkm
- 24 years ago
I REALLY liked this one. I’ve never made Salisbury Steak before, only ever had
the frozen kind. I didn’t have bread crumbs on hand so instead I used a box of
Uncle Bens Country Style Stuffing mix (including the seasoning packet). I loved
it so much made this way that I’m not sure if I’ll even make it according to the
recipe now! I, too, also add whatever I have on hand to extend the sauce a bit
further. This dish is now a regular in my house. -
- by: Gilhenkm
- 24 years ago
I REALLY liked this one. I’ve never made Salisbury Steak before, only ever had
the frozen kind. I didn’t have bread crumbs on hand so instead I used a box of
Uncle Bens Country Style Stuffing mix (including the seasoning packet). I loved
it so much made this way that I’m not sure if I’ll even make it according to the
recipe now! I, too, also add whatever I have on hand to extend the sauce a bit
further. This dish is now a regular in my house. -
- by: Cookdap Member
- 24 years ago
This was a big hit w/ my family. My husband said this was the 1st time he’s ever had homemade Salisbury Steak & gave his ‘look’ that it’s a keeper! I extended the gravy by adding an additional can of soup & next time will add some fresh mushrooms. Very good! Thanks for sharing Kelly.
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- by: TORI34
- 23 years ago
This recipe was a keeper at my house. I have prepared it twice now. Very tasty and easy..Hint: when I bought my hamburger meat, I went ahead and made the patties according to the recipe and froze them. This really speeds things up in the kitchen and you can’t tell you prepared the patties earlier.
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- by: TORI34
- 23 years ago
This recipe was a keeper at my house. I have prepared it twice now. Very tasty and easy..Hint: when I bought my hamburger meat, I went ahead and made the patties according to the recipe and froze them. This really speeds things up in the kitchen and you can’t tell you prepared the patties earlier.
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- by: Cookdap Member
- 23 years ago
I am IMPRESSED with this recipe…not only was it outstanding, it was very easy to make. I read prior reviews and used mushrooms, and extra onion soup for the gravy. I also seasoned my ground beef well, and served w/mashed potatoes & sweet peas…it was FANTASTIC–no leftovers!!!
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- by: Scissorsister
- 23 years ago
EXCELLENT! 10 STARS! I actually used spicy brown prepared mustard in leiu of the called for. (I only used a tiny drop) I also added a 2nd can of soup, along with an extra half tbsp. of flour to the gravy. This is honestly one of the best recipes I have ever tried, and my family agrees!
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- by: Scissorsister
- 23 years ago
EXCELLENT! 10 STARS! I actually used spicy brown prepared mustard in leiu of the called for. (I only used a tiny drop) I also added a 2nd can of soup, along with an extra half tbsp. of flour to the gravy. This is honestly one of the best recipes I have ever tried, and my family agrees!
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- by: Stephanie Louie
- 23 years ago
My husband and I thought this recipe was pretty good; however, my stepson really loved it. I doubled the sauce and serve it on mashed potatoes. We tried it with saut?d mushrooms and 1 can of Cream of Mushroom soup one day, and the next day without any mushrooms or mushroom soup. It’s much better without the mushroom soup or mushrooms. I probably will make this again, but it won’t be any time soon.
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- by: Stephanie Louie
- 23 years ago
My husband and I thought this recipe was pretty good; however, my stepson really loved it. I doubled the sauce and serve it on mashed potatoes. We tried it with saut?d mushrooms and 1 can of Cream of Mushroom soup one day, and the next day without any mushrooms or mushroom soup. It’s much better without the mushroom soup or mushrooms. I probably will make this again, but it won’t be any time soon.
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- by: LAFOODCRITIC
- 23 years ago
My family absolutly LOVES this recipe!!! Even my 3-year-old ate every bite! (Which is pretty amazing considering she only eats chicken nuggets and P,B&J’s at the moment!:-) The gravy was what made this taste sooooo good! This is THE BEST salisbury steak I have ever had!
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- by: LAFOODCRITIC
- 23 years ago
My family absolutly LOVES this recipe!!! Even my 3-year-old ate every bite! (Which is pretty amazing considering she only eats chicken nuggets and P,B&J’s at the moment!:-) The gravy was what made this taste sooooo good! This is THE BEST salisbury steak I have ever had!
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- by: JENZA967
- 23 years ago
Before cooking this, I read all of the reviews. For those of you who said it tasted too ketchupy or not as beef-flavored as they remembered salisbury steak to be, do what I did and substitute the french onion soup with beef consume. I also added mushrooms to it and followed the directions to a T. It was perfect! Everyone loved it. This recipe is a keeper.
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- by: JENZA967
- 23 years ago
Before cooking this, I read all of the reviews. For those of you who said it tasted too ketchupy or not as beef-flavored as they remembered salisbury steak to be, do what I did and substitute the french onion soup with beef consume. I also added mushrooms to it and followed the directions to a T. It was perfect! Everyone loved it. This recipe is a keeper.
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- by: Cookdap Member
- 23 years ago
Even my picky kids loved this. It was so so easy, and tastes great. It tastes like you’ve been slaving in the kitchen all day… but it’s so easy. It’s a keeper! I didn’t have the can of onion soup, so I made Lipton onion soup (the powder) and cut the water in half to make it “condensed” and it worked just great. I’ll make this again and again.
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- by: Cookdap Member
- 23 years ago
LOVED IT!! When trying Salisbury Steak, I never expect much. You know, ground beef is ground beef, not much you can do with it. But was I surprised when I said “YUM” eating this!!! What a surprise to find a recipe that I tried just to get rid of my ground beef in the fridge turned out to be a permanent keeper in my recipe box!!!
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- by: TAMATHAK
- 23 years ago
My boyfriend loved this recipe!! We prefer a gravy with less of a tomato taste so I added 1/2 can of cream of mushroom soup and 1/2 cup of milk. I also added fresh mushrooms and onion. In addition I substitued the bread crumbs (as I do in all my recipes) with pre-mix beef flavored stuffing mix. It adds just a little extra flavor. This recipe is a keeper.
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- by: TAMATHAK
- 23 years ago
My boyfriend loved this recipe!! We prefer a gravy with less of a tomato taste so I added 1/2 can of cream of mushroom soup and 1/2 cup of milk. I also added fresh mushrooms and onion. In addition I substitued the bread crumbs (as I do in all my recipes) with pre-mix beef flavored stuffing mix. It adds just a little extra flavor. This recipe is a keeper.
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- by: Tkfraz
- 23 years ago
Tender & Delicious! I, too, made alterations to the gravy recipe for a more traditional taste. I omitted the worchestershire sauce and added the drippings from the ground beef instead. Plus additional water & seasonings to taste. This is a recipe that will stand the test of time.
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- by: Tkfraz
- 23 years ago
Tender & Delicious! I, too, made alterations to the gravy recipe for a more traditional taste. I omitted the worchestershire sauce and added the drippings from the ground beef instead. Plus additional water & seasonings to taste. This is a recipe that will stand the test of time.
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- by: Cookdap Member
- 23 years ago
I tried this recipe as yet another attempt to get my children to eat the elusive ground beef. It worked! Great recipe, super quick, easy, and frugal too! The patties kept their shape yet did not come out dry or need to be soaked in sauce. I did replace the recommended sauce with brown gravy and topped it all with mushrooms sauteed in garlic and herbs. Oh and I added minced garlic to the recipe too. Definitely a keeper. Next time I will try it with green peppercorn sauce.
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- by: Cookdap Member
- 23 years ago
i got a little confused about the temperature..i decided to sear each side cover with the soup mixture,cover and cook on low….about 15-20 minutes it was done and we had a good dinner…thanks for this one,i see no need to change anything at all! we now have a new dinner after running out of things to do with ground chuck meat.
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- by: ANITAS2GIRLS
- 23 years ago
My whole family loved this recipe! I didn’t have the canned french onion soup, so I used the Lipton onion soup mix and made it with only 2 cups of water instead of 4. It turned out great! I’ve been looking for a Salisbury Steak recipe and now I’ve found a great one. Thanks Kelly for submitting it.
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- by: ANITAS2GIRLS
- 23 years ago
My whole family loved this recipe! I didn’t have the canned french onion soup, so I used the Lipton onion soup mix and made it with only 2 cups of water instead of 4. It turned out great! I’ve been looking for a Salisbury Steak recipe and now I’ve found a great one. Thanks Kelly for submitting it.
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- by: Christina B
- 23 years ago
Before starting the recipe I read EVERY review and jotted down notes…I try to stay away from red meat so I used ground turkey. I also used an extra can of french onion soup (adding more flour to thicken as well), cut back on the ketchup and added mushrooms. We served over rice instead of mashed potatoes – YUM!!!!! Excellent recipe!!
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- by: Christina B
- 23 years ago
Before starting the recipe I read EVERY review and jotted down notes…I try to stay away from red meat so I used ground turkey. I also used an extra can of french onion soup (adding more flour to thicken as well), cut back on the ketchup and added mushrooms. We served over rice instead of mashed potatoes – YUM!!!!! Excellent recipe!!
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- by: Cookdap Member
- 23 years ago
I made this the other night for dinner. We loved it. I did make extra sauce and added fresh mushrooms. I didn’t think the ketchup was too much although I did feel that the worcestershire was a bit heavy. Next time I will use less. Overall-an excellent recipe. Thank you.
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- by: MNTYCRLO86
- 23 years ago
Awesome recipe! I didn’t have any canned onion soup so I made some from a recipe here on the site, Rich and Simple French Onion Soup. I used it to make this recipe. Wonderful! No leftovers, everyone cleaned their plate. The sauce is habit forming. I will be making this a lot. Thanks for sharing it. Feb. 2010 made this for the umpteenth time, just incredible. Made my own soup again too. Everyone cleaned their plates, even the Greys!
Yes, African Grey Parrots eat people food.
Doubled the sauce as always, but do not double the ketchup. Some tomato is needed in beef dishes, brings out the flavors and makes them richer but don’t overdo it. Used some thyme and sage, just 1/4 tsp. each, went really lite on the salt, it can get very salty very fast so watch it. If you must use bouillon cubes don’t add any other salt at all. One clove of garlic in with the onion soup. Really no other major adjustments. Mashed taters, green beans and homemade rolls, just doesn’t get any better. -
- by: MNTYCRLO86
- 23 years ago
Awesome recipe! I didn’t have any canned onion soup so I made some from a recipe here on the site, Rich and Simple French Onion Soup. I used it to make this recipe. Wonderful! No leftovers, everyone cleaned their plate. The sauce is habit forming. I will be making this a lot. Thanks for sharing it. Feb. 2010 made this for the umpteenth time, just incredible. Made my own soup again too. Everyone cleaned their plates, even the Greys!
Yes, African Grey Parrots eat people food.
Doubled the sauce as always, but do not double the ketchup. Some tomato is needed in beef dishes, brings out the flavors and makes them richer but don’t overdo it. Used some thyme and sage, just 1/4 tsp. each, went really lite on the salt, it can get very salty very fast so watch it. If you must use bouillon cubes don’t add any other salt at all. One clove of garlic in with the onion soup. Really no other major adjustments. Mashed taters, green beans and homemade rolls, just doesn’t get any better. -
- by: LAURAJAYNE
- 23 years ago
I’ve made this about four times in the last month. It is really tasty. The onion soup addd so much to the patty mixture. The first time I made it I made the patties the day before and it was the best! I’ve made it for the grandchildren and they liked it a lot. My husband asks for it often. I also make extra gravy because this is a natural accompaniment to mashed potatos. The gravy thickens up quite a bit the longer you keep it on the burner. EXCELLENT. This was my first experience with allrecipes.com and I am thrilled.
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- by: LAURAJAYNE
- 23 years ago
I’ve made this about four times in the last month. It is really tasty. The onion soup addd so much to the patty mixture. The first time I made it I made the patties the day before and it was the best! I’ve made it for the grandchildren and they liked it a lot. My husband asks for it often. I also make extra gravy because this is a natural accompaniment to mashed potatos. The gravy thickens up quite a bit the longer you keep it on the burner. EXCELLENT. This was my first experience with allrecipes.com and I am thrilled.
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