Salisbury Steak TV Dinner – We are doing another International collab, but this time we are staying close to home. Our group is presenting classic recipes from the United States. #starspangleddishes
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In this video, you’ll discover:
🍽️ A step-by-step demonstration of how to prepare homemade Salisbury Steak patties.
The secrets to creating a rich, flavorful mushroom gravy that perfectly complements the steak.
🍽️ Suggested side dishes and serving ideas to make this meal a complete delight.
🍽️ Pro tips for achieving that mouthwatering texture and taste.
Salisbury Steak is the ultimate comfort food, and our recipe pays homage to this timeless classic. It’s a dish that’s sure to transport you to a simpler, more nostalgic time. So, grab your apron, join us in the kitchen, and let’s cook up some comforting Salisbury Steak together!
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My entry into the collab is Salisbury Steak. If you are of a certain age, you almost assuredly ate Salisbury Steak TV dinners.
Who Invented Salisbury Steak?
Salisbury Steak was invented by Dr. James Salisbury, who did a lot of work in germ theory. He invented Salisbury Steak to combat illness among Civil War troops. He developed it as a cure for digestive illness during the Civil War.
What we grew up with, known as TV dinners, was invented by Swanson in 1954. Swanson TV Dinners gave people a way to put tasty meals on the table without cooking and for whatever reason, we ate them in front of the television.
There were no microwaves back then, so everything was heated in the oven. Swanson TV dinners were the first successful frozen meals. More than 10 million TV dinners were sold in the first year.
For $.98 per dinner, you got to choose between Salisbury steak, meatloaf, fried chicken, or turkey and Gravy, served with mashed potatoes and bright green peas; desserts were in the center tray on top.
The food in a TV dinner was separated into a divided metal tray and heated in the oven. And of course, you never let your food touch in the TV Dinner trays.
So, here is my ode to days gone by, with a nod to TV dinners: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, and green peas.
Easy Homemade Salisbury Steak Recipe
This Homemade Salisbury Steak Recipe is a throwback to the 50’s TV dinner, but a million times better and still so easy. On the table in 30 minutes for a great family-friendly dinner option.
Most people know Salisbury Steak from the popular 50’s TV dinner, but you can easily make it at home and it tastes much better.
What is Salisbury Steak?
Well, it’s not steak at all. Salisbury Steak is ground beef with spices, made into oval-shaped patties. But then we kick it up a notch by braising in a hearty mushroom gravy and served over mashed potatoes.
Use Breadcrumbs and an egg to hold the patties together. We use Panko breadcrumbs and an egg to act as a binder for the beef so they hold their shape better while cooking.
Brown the patties first, then use the drippings to flavor the gravy. Once you brown the patties, transfer them to a plate. Then, use the pan drippings for extra flavor while making the mushroom gravy.
Return the partially cooked steaks to the pan. Once the mushrooms are tender, the steak patties are returned to the pan, simmering in the gravy until cooked through.
Salisbury Steak TV Dinner
Equipment
- No special equipment needed
Materials
For The Salisbury Steaks
- 1 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2 tsp ketchup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- Salt & Pepper
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
For The Gravy
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 1/2 cups beef stock
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 6 oz sliced mushrooms
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all the steak ingredients (except the oil)
- Shape into 4 equal oval patties, about 3/4-inch thick.
- In a large skillet, warm the olive oil over med-high heat;
- Add the steaks and cook, about 3 minutes per side until they get a nice golden crust.
- Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium and in the same skillet with the drippings, add butter.
- Once melted, add the flour, and whisk until no lumps remain.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the beef stock, whisking well.
- Add the ketchup, Worcestershire, onion powder, and whisk to combine.
- Add the mushrooms, and simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add the partially cooked steaks back to the skillet and nestle into the gravy.
- Cover and cook another 10 minutes until cooked through (with an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.)
- Serve steaks with mashed potatoes with some of the mushroom gravy drizzled on top.
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What a great idea! Love this one. Looking forward to the rest.
We had a lot of fun with this classic recipe of Salisbury Steak, mashed potatoes and green peas
My husband would love this! Thanks.
A heartwarming journey back in time with this Salisbury Steak recipe!
I’ll give this a try once I’ve finished all the xmas leftovers! Looks yummy.
Yummy! The Salisbury Steak is a step back in time. Looks delicious!