Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy and Mash
Savoury beef patties browned in a pan and simmered in onion gravy, served over soft dairy free mash.
Made with Onion gravy. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.24 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Peel and chop the potatoes and boil in salted water for 15 minutes.
15 min - 2
Mix the beef mince, gluten free breadcrumbs, egg, thyme and 1 teaspoon salt. Shape into 4 oval patties about 2 cm thick.
- 3
Heat the oil in a wide frying pan over a medium high heat and brown the patties for 3 minutes on each side. Lift them out.
6 min - 4
Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook for 4 minutes until golden.
4 min - 5
Pour in 300 ml of your ready made onion gravy (see the base recipe), return the patties, cover and simmer gently for 12 minutes, until cooked through with no pink inside.
12 min - 6
Drain the potatoes and mash with the dairy free spread and rice milk. Boil the green beans for 4 minutes.
4 min - 7
Serve the patties and mushroom gravy over the mash with the beans.
Tips
- Shape the patties with damp hands and press a shallow dip in the centre so they stay flat as they cook.
- Do not move the patties for the first 2 minutes of browning, so a good crust forms.
- Simmer gently, not hard, or the patties can break up.
Storing and freezing
Cool within 2 hours and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently until steaming hot all the way through. Freeze patties in gravy for up to 3 months.
Questions
What is Salisbury steak?
It is an American dish of seasoned minced beef patties cooked in a savoury gravy, usually served with mashed potato. It is similar to a hamburger steak.
Is this gluten free?
Yes, with gluten free breadcrumbs and an onion gravy made with gluten free stock and Worcestershire sauce, as the base recipe describes.
More made with onion gravy
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