Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

The scrumptious, seasoned patties of Salisbury steak are an old favourite for many, but they don’t always make it onto a list of healthiest meals. This lightened up version swaps out half the meat with diced mushrooms for a healthy, hearty and delicious twist. Try it over mashed potatoes, egg noodles or eat it as a mouth-watering, hot sandwich.

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 21 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

Salisbury steaks

• 1 tsp (5 ml) oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/2 lb (8 oz) diced crimini mushrooms
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) each salt and pepper
• 1/2 lb (225g) extra lean ground beef
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tsp (5 ml) Italian seasoning

Gravy

• 1 tbsp (15 ml) salted butter
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) sliced onion
• 1 cup (250 ml) sliced button mushrooms
• 1 1/2 cups (175 ml) beef broth
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) frozen peas
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) cornstarch
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) cold water
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) sliced green onions
• Pinch each salt and pepper

Directions

Salisbury steaks

1. Heat oil in a medium sized skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion for 1 minute. Mix in mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes, stirring. Take off heat and cool slightly.
2. In a large bowl, mix together beef, mushroom mixture, breadcrumbs, beaten egg and Italian seasoning until well combined. Form the meat mixture into four equal sized patties. Cook in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Take skillet off heat and set patties aside on a plate.

Gravy

1. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, mushrooms, salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes or until vegetables have softened. Whisk in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in peas and cook for 1 minute.
2. In a small bowl mix cornstarch with cold water. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the broth and continue until smooth. Cook for 1 minute or until sauce has just thickened. Add the meat back to the pan and spoon the gravy over the top. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

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