Salisbury Steak with Mashed Potatoes & Green Beans

 

A classic American comfort food dish with juicy beef patties, rich mushroom gravy, creamy mashed potatoes, and tender green beans.

 Salisbury Steak

 Ingredients:

• 1 lb (500g) ground beef
• 1/2 small onion, finely grated
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)

 Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, breadcrumbs, egg, mustard, garlic, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix, or the steaks will be tough.
3. Divide mixture and shape into 3–4 oval patties (longer than hamburger patties).
4. Heat 1–2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Cook patties for about 4–5 minutes per side until nicely browned.
6. Remove from skillet and set aside (they will finish cooking in the gravy).

 Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 8 oz (200g) mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste

 Instructions:

1. In the same skillet, melt butter.
2. Add onions and cook until soft.
3. Add mushrooms and cook until they release moisture and begin to brown.
4. Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and stir for 1 minute.
5. Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
6. Add soy sauce and pepper.
7. Let simmer until thickened (about 5–7 minutes).
8. Return patties to skillet, spoon gravy over them, cover, and simmer for 10–15 minutes until fully cooked.

 Creamy Mashed Potatoes

 Ingredients:

• 2 lbs (1 kg) potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/2–3/4 cup warm milk
• Salt to taste
• Optional: 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Boil potatoes in salted water for 18–20 minutes until fork-tender.
2. Drain well.
3. Mash potatoes while hot.
4. Add butter and mix until melted.
5. Slowly add warm milk until smooth and creamy.
6. Season with salt (and cream if using).

 Simple Green Beans

 Ingredients:

• 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt & pepper to taste

 Instructions:

1. Boil green beans in salted water for 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp.
2. Drain.
3. In a pan, heat butter or oil.
4. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
5. Toss in green beans and season with salt and pepper.

 To Serve:

• Spoon mashed potatoes onto the plate.
• Place Salisbury steak on top or beside.
• Generously pour mushroom gravy over the steak.
• Add green beans on the side.