Chef John’s Classic Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
Chef John’s Classic Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy brings tender, pan-seared beef patties together with a rich mushroom-onion gravy layered with Worcestershire, ketchup, and beef stock. The result is hearty, well-balanced comfort food with peppery warmth and umami depth. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a nostalgic weekend meal alongside mashed potatoes or buttered noodles.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John’s Classic Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Prepare the steaks: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, soy sauce, pepper, and cayenne using a fork or your hands until evenly mixed. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 2
When you are almost ready to cook the steaks, make the gravy: Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the mushrooms, onion, and salt; cook, stirring, until well browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Lower the heat to medium, add the flour, and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the broth, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Raise the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens slightly and reduces, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust the salt as needed.
- 4
Pour the gravy into a liquid measuring cup. Scrape the pan clean with a spatula.
- 5
Finish the steaks: Remove the meat from the refrigerator and divide it into four equal portions. Moisten your hands and shape each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick oval patty. Lightly season both sides of the patties with salt.
- 6
Melt butter in the clean skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Pour in the gravy and bring to a simmer. Lower the heat to medium and continue cooking until the gravy is piping hot and the steaks are no longer pink in the center, about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- Calories 382.17 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 32.01 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 26.54 g 10%
- Total Fat 15.96 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 7.03 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 138.82 mg High 46%
- Sodium 816.49 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 1.4 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 5.59 g --
- Added Sugars 2.84 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 33.7 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 4.78 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 336.11 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 23.5 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 1.57 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chef John's Classic Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, and Bread Crumbs. Each serving provides about 382.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John’s Classic Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Button Mushrooms. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John’s Classic Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 382.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John’s Classic Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chef John’s Classic Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy healthy?
- Chef John’s Classic Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 382.17 calories and 32.01 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 816.49 mg (36% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.03 g (35% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.84 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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