Baked Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy

baked Salisbury steak–style hamburger patties with caramelized onions in a savory gravy. Here’s a full homemade recipe similar to what you see.

Baked Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy 🍖🧅

Ingredients

For the patties

1½ lb (680 g) ground beef
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

For the onion gravy

2 large onions, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup beef broth
1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)

Instructions

1. Make the patties

In a large bowl mix:
- ground beef
- breadcrumbs
- egg
- milk
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt & pepper
- Worcestershire sauce
Mix gently and form 6 thick round patties.

2. Brown the patties

Heat a skillet with a little oil over medium-high heat.
Sear patties 2–3 minutes per side until browned (not fully cooked).

3. Prepare the onion gravy

In the same pan melt butter.
Add sliced onions and cook 5–7 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in:
- beef broth
- soy sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- brown sugar
Simmer for 3–4 minutes.

4. Assemble and bake

Line a baking dish with foil (like the picture).
Place patties in the dish.
Pour the onion gravy over the patties and top with onions.

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes.

5. Thicken the gravy

Remove patties temporarily.
Pour the sauce into a pan and add cornstarch slurry.
Simmer until thick, then pour back over the patties.

Serving Ideas 🍽

Serve with:

Mashed potatoes
Rice
Roasted potatoes
Steamed vegetables

✅ Tip: For extra flavor, add mushrooms to the onion gravy.

If you want, I can also show you:

The famous 5-minute lazy version of this recipe
An oven-only version (no frying needed)
A restaurant-style Salisbury steak recipe.