Salisbury Steak Texas Toast
A quick and hearty recipe featuring juicy beef patties simmered in rich gravy, served on crispy Texas toast—perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
For the Salisbury Steak
- 1.5 pounds ground beef, 80 to 85 percent lean
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely grated or minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil or butter for searing
For Serving
- 8 slices frozen Texas toast, garlic or plain
- 1.5 cups beef broth
- 1 packet brown gravy mix or 2 tablespoons flour plus extra butter
- 1 tablespoon ketchup, optional for a touch of sweetness
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, optional for a little tang
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms, optional
- extra slice onions for the pan if you like them softer
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, grated onion, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and form 4 to 5 oval patties with a slight dimple in the center.
- Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil or butter.
Cooking
- Sear patties for about 3 minutes per side until browned, optionally sautéing mushrooms and extra onions in the center of the pan.
- Reduce heat to medium and whisk together beef broth and gravy mix or flour. Add optional ketchup and Dijon, then pour the mixture into the skillet, allowing it to simmer and thicken while spooning gravy over the patties.
- Bake Texas toast according to package directions until crisp and golden.
Assembly
- Place hot Texas toast on plates, top each with a patty, and generously spoon gravy over the top.
Notes
For a French onion variation, cook sliced onions in butter, add beef broth, and return patties to simmer in the gravy. Optional cheese topping can add extra flavor.