O' Corner: Salisbury Steak

Tired of your usual recipes for ground beef? Then try this fast and simple recipe for Salisbury steak. It’s economical and tastes great.


I wondered how this dish got the name Salisbury steak. Apparently, the name came from an English doctor, James Salisbury, who, in 1888, claimed that if you ate cooked ground beef three times a day followed by copious amounts of hot water, then you could cure disease. I don't claim it will cure anything but your hunger.

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1/3 cup each minced green and red pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
• Salt and pepper
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1 to 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 pound sliced button mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 
•  1 cup beef stock or beef gravy
  

Mix ground beef with onions, peppers, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to taste, eggs and bread crumbs. Form into 4 oval patties. Heat half the butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties until nicely browned, about 6 minutes per side. Place in single layer in baking dish. Sauté the mushrooms in the remaining butter until nicely browned, about 5 minutes on medium-high heat. Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and very gradually add the beef stock, whisking until it is thick, 3 to 5 minutes. If you prefer, you can use a jar of beef gravy instead of the flour and stock. Pour the mushrooms and gravy over the beef patties and bake in a 350 degree oven until heated through, about 15 minutes. Serve with rice, potatoes or risotto. Serves four.

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