Description
A cozy one-skillet meal featuring tender beef patties, caramelized onions, and melted cheese in a rich onion gravy — a comforting twist on two classic favorites.
Ingredients
For the Salisbury Steaks:
- 1½ lbs ground beef (80–85% lean)
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup Panko crumbs
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
For the Onion Gravy:
- 1 tsp vegetable oil + 1 tsp butter (for browning steaks)
- 4 tbsp butter (for onions)
- 2 large sweet onions, sliced
- ½ tsp sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 5 thin slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Combine ground beef, egg, Panko, Worcestershire, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley. Form into 5 oval patties.
- Heat oil and butter in a skillet; brown patties on both sides (3–4 mins per side), then set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and onions. Stir in sugar and caramelize for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Sprinkle in flour and cook 1–2 minutes. Slowly whisk in broth, add tomato paste and thyme. Simmer until thickened.
- Return patties to skillet, spoon gravy over, cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes.
- Top each patty with Parmesan and provolone. Cover until cheese melts. Serve hot with extra gravy.
Notes
- Use sweet onions for the best caramelization.
- Don’t rush the onion cooking process — low and slow builds deep flavor.
- Add mushrooms or smoked gouda for fun variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes