Old-fashioned Salisbury steak is comfort food at its finest. Think of it as “meat loaf 2.0,” coming together in half the time but scratching the same itch.
Instructions
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Make the meat mixture
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Choose a bowl large enough to hold all your ingredients, with plenty of room left over for the mixing process. Break up the ground beef in the bottom of the bowl, then add the egg white, onion, crumbs, milk and horseradish, along with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until the ingredients are thoroughly combined, then shape the beef mixture into four oblong patties of approximately equal size and thickness.
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Cook the patties
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Heat a large skillet at medium temperature. Cook the patties for five to six minutes on each side, until they’re nicely browned and the meat is no longer pink, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F when tested with an instant-read thermometer. Remove the patties and keep them warm. Editor’s Tip: Unless you’re using a non-stick pan, you may want to add a spoonful of oil or a spritz of pan spray to the skillet before adding the patties. A bit of oil can help with browning too.
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Make the mushroom gravy
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Add the gravy, mushrooms and water to the skillet, and simmer for three to five minutes, or until the mushrooms lose their raw appearance.
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Finish the Salisbury steak
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Spoon the gravy over the patties, and the noodles if you’re using them, and serve immediately.
