Chef Ena: Homemade Salisbury Steak

This Homemade Salisbury Steak recipe brings a classic comfort food to your table with rich, flavorful hamburger patties smothered in a savory mushroom and onion gravy. Serve it over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, or steamed rice for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

Hamburger Patty Steaks:

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 cup chopped red, green, or yellow bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped white or yellow onion
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp Lawry's salt, pink salt, or sea salt
• 1 cup Italian bread crumbs (see note for homemade bread crumbs)
• 2 tsp olive oil

Note: Easy Homemade Italian Breadcrumbs

• 2 slices white bread, cubed
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp dried parsley or 1 tbsp fresh parsley

Instructions for Homemade Breadcrumbs:

1. Bake the bread at 300 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until the bread dries, stirring every 5 minutes.
2. Once ready, place in a food processor with Italian seasoning and parsley and pulse until crumbled.

Gravy Sauce:

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 3 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup sliced onion
• 8 oz Baby Bella or white mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine all the hamburger patty ingredients except the oil. Mix well to ensure everything is combined. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty about 3 inches round.
2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until medium rare (they will continue cooking in the gravy). Remove the patties and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add butter and flour, stirring until golden brown. Add onion powder and stir for 30 seconds.
4. Add beef broth, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce, stirring until well combined. Add onion and mushrooms, cooking for 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Add the half-and-half and ground black pepper, stirring for a minute, then add the patties back into the pan.
6. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese or fresh/dried parsley as desired.
7. Serve over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, or steamed rice.