New Recipe Challenge: Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

New Recipe Challenge

     The kids both like hamburgers, so I thought that salisbury steak would be an easy transition.  I used to make this a lot before we had kids and knew that Dave and I like it.  
     This recipe is fairly quick and easy to make and the meat can be mixed and formed the earlier in the day or even the previous day to prepare for a quick dinner.  
      I served the steaks with mashed potatoes and carrots.  It is equally good served with rice or even noodles.  Whatever your family prefers is fine with these tasty steaks.

Recipe

1 1/2 lbs. ground sirloin
1 cup diced onion
1 T. Montreal steak seasoning
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
3 T. olive oil, divided
8 oz. sliced cremini or button mushrooms
4 T. flour
3 cups beef stock or broth

• mix meat with onion, seasoning, bread crumbs, and egg until everything is incorporated well.
• Divide the meat mixture into 6 equal portions and form into patties.  If you made the patties early cover them with foil and refrigerate until you are ready to cook.
• In an extra large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.  Add the patties and let them brown about 3-4 minutes on each side and then remove from the skillet.
• Add the remaining oil and the mushrooms and cook the mushrooms until they are cooked and slightly browned.
• Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir and cook the flour for 1-2 minutes.
• Add the stock while stirring to avoid lumps and bring to a simmer until the gravy thickens slightly.
• Return the steaks to the skillet and simmer for about 10 minutes until the meat is fully cooked and the gravy is thickened.

The Results

     Dave and I loved this recipe.  The steak were very flavorful without being too heavy.  The gravy was thick and wonderful and the mushrooms were a delicious addition.  The mashed potatoes and carrots were perfect alongside the steaks.  Delicious!
     The kids ate the steaks, but didn't want they gravy.  They both ate their patty with ketchup.  The potatoes and carrots disappeared without coercion. I think that this will definitely find its way to our table again.