Pan-Seared Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

Juicy pan-seared Salisbury steaks served with a rich mushroom and onion gravy, perfect for a comforting homemade dinner. This american-inspired beef ready in about 40 minutes pairs ground beef, yellow onion, bread crumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
• 1/3 cup bread crumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 8 oz, sliced mushrooms
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/3 cup bread crumbs, 1 large beaten egg, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined and shape into four oval patties.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove patties from the skillet and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp butter and 1 medium finely chopped yellow onion. Sauté for 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
4. Step 4: Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes until browned and their moisture evaporates.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp all-purpose flour over the mushrooms and onions, stirring constantly for 1 minute to cook the flour.
6. Step 6: Slowly whisk in 2 cups beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pan, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the gravy thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
7. Step 7: Return the Salisbury steaks to the skillet, spoon the mushroom gravy over them, and simmer for 2 minutes to heat through before serving.