How To Make Salisbury Steak (Quick And Easy)

Learn how to make Salisbury steak with this easy recipe. This hearty, delicious classic can be made at home using simple ingredients.

Salisbury Steak Recipe

I never grew up eating Salisbury Steak which is actually really surprising since we always had a freezer full of beef. In all honesty, before I learned how yummy it is, I associated it with those freezer meals from the 90s. You know the ones, right?

The ones I begged my mom to buy me, but she never did. She was too busy feeding us homemade deliciousness, not that I realized it at the time. Little did I know that it was actually exactly the type of comfort food my family craves.

What is Salisbury steak recipe?

Salisbury steak is typically an oval shaped meat patty made with a mixture of ground beef, seasonings, and bread crumbs, similar to that of meatloaf. Most often, the hamburger patty (or hamburger steak as it’s often called) is served topped with a brown gravy with mushrooms and/or onions.

Quick and Easy Salisbury Steak Recipe

I found this traditional Salisbury steak recipe in A Campbell Cookbook, straight from 1968. The recipe grabbed my attention since it only has 5 ingredients, not counting black pepper or water.

If you’ve never tried Golden Mushroom Soup, it’s very similar to cream of mushroom soup except it has more mushroom flavor and a deeper brown color. It is found in the same aisle at the grocery store. As I looked at this old fashioned recipe, I realized that it was essentially just a meatloaf with a rich brown gravy.

Ingredient List

• Ground Beef
• Dry Breadcrumbs
• Condensed Golden Mushroom Soup
• Large Egg
• Chopped Onion
• Black Pepper
• Water
• Mashed Potatoes or Egg Noodles (to serve)

How to Make Salisbury Steak

Step By Step Instructions

1. To make Salisbury steak patties, stir hamburger, bread crumbs, chopped onion, black pepper and 1/4 cup golden mushroom soup in a large bowl.
2. Shape into 6 oval patties. Place in a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
3. Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes.
4. Remove from oven, and spoon off fat, if needed.
5. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining soup and the water. Pour over the beef patties, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
6. Serve with mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles.

Storage Instructions

Let leftovers cool completely. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.

For the full ingredient amounts and recipe step for homemade Salisbury Steak, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Recipe FAQs

• If desired, add salt. I don’t it’s necessary since condensed soup tends to be salty.
• I prefer Italian bread crumbs because I think it gives more flavor; however, regular or panko bread crumbs work too.
• Golden Mushroom Soup is found in the same aisle as the other condensed soups. Check out our Amazon Store for golden mushroom soup and other pantry essentials.
• If you love a mushroom gravy, add a can of mushrooms to the gravy mix, or add mushrooms sautéed in butter.
• I love shortcuts; that’s why I serve this with Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes found in the refrigerated section of the store. Buttered Noodles with fresh parsley are also an awesome way to serve this homemade Salisbury steak recipe.

Can Salisbury steak be frozen?

Yes, Salisbury steak is a great make-ahead freezer recipe. Mix the ingredients to form the beef patties; however, do not cover them with the gravy. Instead, freeze the patties individually on a sheet pan in the freezer. Once frozen, put the patties in a zip-lock bag. Store for up to 3 months in the freezer. Let the patties thaw in the fridge. Then, make the gravy and bake as directed in the recipe.

Can you make Salisbury steak ahead of time?

Yes, you have two options for make ahead hamburger steaks.

1. Mix together the meat patties, and place in the refrigerator until ready to cook. This can be done a couple days ahead of time.
2. Make the patties, cook for 30 minutes, and then let cool and store in the fridge. The day you want to serve it, pour over the sauce, and then bake it until hot.

Both ways will save you time, and make for a fast dinner.

Recipe Variations

• Add a can of drained mushroom pieces or sautéed, buttered mushrooms to the gravy.
• Jazz up the brown gravy with a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
• Make your own steak sauce by making a roux with butter and flour. Add beef broth, ketchup, mustard and Worcestershire sauce to form a rich sauce.
• To make it lower in fat, use ground turkey instead of ground beef.
• Use any type of fillers such as breadcrumbs, seasoned breadcrumbs, panko, or crushed crackers.
• For more flavor, add garlic powder or onion powder to the hamburger patties.
• Love cheese? Add your favorite type of shredded cheese to the steak patty mixture.
• Convert this oven recipe to a Salisbury Steak skillet recipe. Brown the oval patties in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour the sauce over top, cover and continue to cook through.

What goes with Salisbury Steak?

Check out these tasty side dishes to serve with homemade Salisbury Steak.

• Old Fashioned Green Beans with Bacon and Onion
• Buttermilk Mac And Cheese
• Mashed Potatoes (make ahead recipe)
• Crispy Fried Potatoes
• Buttered Egg Noodles
• Crunchy Ranch Pea Salad
• Lemon Carrots

Comfort Food Recipes

Pork Roast and Gravy

Fried Pork Chops

Country Fried Steak

Beef Stew