PREPARATION:
1st Step – Begin by thinly slicing a small onion if you want to include caramelized onions into your gravy. Cook until beautifully browned in 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat until the onion is tender. It will take approx. 7 or 8 minutes. Set aside in a large mixing basin.
2nd Step – Next, you need to combine one pound of ground beef with 1/3 cup of bread crumbs, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and onion powder, to form a mixture.
3rd Step – Separate the hamburger mixture into three or four equal portions. In the center of the patties, form a quarter-inch indentation to prevent the patties from blowing up as they cook, as well as to ensure equal cooking throughout.
4th Step – Using a teaspoon of olive oil, cook the beef patties in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until browned. Flip every 5 to 6 minutes or so until the interior temperature reaches around 165°. It will take around 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the mixture and the pan used to cook it.
5th Step – Using a slotted spoon, transfer the Salisbury steak to a dish and gently tent it with aluminum foil. Whisk together 4 big spoons of flour and 1 cup of beef broth, then strain away from the majority of the liquid, leaving around 3 to 4 spoons.
6th Step – At this stage, you must leave the pan to cool for a short period. Over medium heat, bring 1 cup of beef broth to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.
7th Step – Add the flour-broth mixture in small batches while whisking constantly. Combine a small spoon of ketchup and 1⁄2 spoon of Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. Season with salt to taste.
8th Step – Whisk until the sauce is thoroughly thickened, which should take a few minutes. If using, stir in the caramelized onions to the gravy until fully combined.
9th Step – Cook for a few minutes after adding the beef back into the mixture. Whether with mashed potatoes or without, this dish is sure to please.
