Best Smothered Country Salisbury Steak Recipes

SMOTHERED STEAK DEEPLY SOUTHERN

Steps:

• In small bowl mix 4 seasonings.
• Place flour in a flat surfaced dish (save unused flour for smothering).
• Sprinkle front and back side of each steak piece and rub deep into groves of steak.
• Heat oil to medium high in skillet (cast iron is best).
• Dredge each piece in flour, press in with finger tips. Re-dredge in flour again and place carefully in hot oil for 1 minute and then turn back heat to medium.
• Fry steak 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove, drain on a separate plate.
• Remove all but 2-3 Tbs of oil, over medium high heat, sprinkle with 3 Tbs flour, whisking until well mixed and roux browns.
• Add water, bouillon cube and remaining seasoning. Mix until gravy begins to thicken slightly. Test taste for spice as this is the time to adjust (salt or water).
• Replace steak back in gravy and spread onion rings over the tops.
• Cover and simmer 30-40 minutes.

SMOTHERED SALISBURY STEAK

Steps:

• Mix the ground beef with 1/2 cup french onion soup, bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
• Shape beef into meatballs, chunks, or patties.
• In a skillet on med high heat, sear the ground beef until the meat has a nice char.
• Add the onions to the pan (if using).
• Turn the heat to low and cover so that the beef can cook all the way through (about 5-10 minutes depending on thick the meat is).
• While the meat is cooking mix the gravy packet with the water.
• Remove the meat from the pan and set aside.
• Remove all drippings except for about 2-3 tablespoons left in the pan.
• On medium heat, add the flour and cook until flour turns a light brown color (roux).
• Add the rest of the french onion soup and the gravy and water mixture into pan. Mix rapidly but carefully, the liquid will start to thicken quickly.
• You can add more water until the gravy reaches your desired consistency.
• Add the beef back to the gravy and mix well.
• Season the gravy with additional salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, and some nice veggies.

GRAVY-SMOTHERED SALISBURY STEAK

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk the egg and milk.
• Add bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon gravy mix and onion.
• Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
• Shape into two patties, about 3/4 inches thick.
• Broil 3-4 inches from the heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160°.
• Place the remaining gravy mix in a small saucepan; stir in the water and mustard. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. Serve over patties.

COUNTRY SALISBURY STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Mix together ground beef, stuffing mix, water and onions until well combined.
• Shape mixture into 6 1/2-inch patties. Place into 15x10x1 baking pan.
• Bake for 25 minutes or until cooked through.
• Meanwhile heat up brown gravy.
• Serve over patties.