Easy Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy (Rich & Juicy!)
The absolute best homemade Salisbury steak with onion gravy! Tender, juicy ground beef patties smothered in a rich, savory brown gravy. Easy 30-minute dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal
- 1.5 lbs ground beef 80/20
- 1 white onion grated (for patties)
- 1 white onion sliced (for gravy)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2.5 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Mix ground beef, grated onion, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper gently, then shape into oval patties.
Sear patties in a hot skillet until golden brown on both sides, then remove.
Caramelize sliced onions in the same pan, scraping up browned bits.
Sprinkle flour over onions and cook briefly, then whisk in beef broth until thickened.
Return patties to the pan and simmer gently until fully cooked through.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
- Grate the onion for the patty mixture rather than chopping it, since the released juices keep the meat moist.
- Always deglaze the pan after searing to build a genuinely flavorful gravy from the fond.
- Simmer patties gently in the gravy rather than at a hard boil, to keep the meat tender.