Easy Instant Pot Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
This Instant Pot Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy is the ultimate comfort food for the whole family! Savory hamburger patties smothered in a thick, rich gravy with hearty sliced mushrooms make for a delicious dinner any night of the week!
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Anyone else remember eating Salisbury Steak TV dinners growing up? I specifically remember my mom buying the Banquet and Hungry-Man ones, and back then, I thought they were so yummy. But this homemade version is so much better!
This Instant Pot Salisbury Steak recipe gives that nostalgic dinner a homemade upgrade with simple ingredients and none of the preservatives you’d find in those frozen dinners. Juicy beef patties, sliced mushrooms, and plenty of mushroom gravy make this nostalgic favorite even better than you remember.
The Players for Instant Pot Salisbury Steak
Ingredients:
- Ground Beef – For this simple recipe, I’m using 85% lean/15% fat to make our ground beef patties.
- Breadcrumbs – Using breadcrumbs will help bind the patties together. Alternatively, you can use panko bread crumbs if you’d like.
- Egg – Adding an egg will help keep this Instant Pot Salisbury Steak recipe moist.
- Salt and Pepper – Use salt and black pepper to taste.
- Olive Oil – You”ll need some extra virgin olive oil, but you can use butter or avocado oil if you prefer.
- Onion – Using onion will add flavor to our Salisbury steak gravy.
- Garlic – You can use fresh garlic or garlic powder.
- Mushrooms – I’ll be using crimini mushrooms, but feel free to use white mushrooms to make our savory mushroom gravy.
- Beef Broth – To make our delicious gravy, you’ll need some beef broth or beef stock.
- Worcestershire Sauce – Adding Worcestershire sauce provides an umami flavor to our flavorful Salisbury steak.
- Tomato Paste – Using a bit of tomato paste adds sweetness and acidity to our onion gravy.
- Mustard Powder – Mustard powder adds a bit of heat and depth to this easy Instant Pot Salisbury Steak without overpowering it.
- Cornstarch – To help thicken our brown gravy, you’ll need some corn starch to make a cornstarch slurry.
Tools:
- Instant Pot – To make this salisbury steak, you’ll need a pressure cooker. I have been loving using my Instant Pot lately for other Instant Pot Recipes like this Easy Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Meatballs or my Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Casserole.
How to Make Instant Pot Salisbury Steak
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper together and form 6 thin patties.
Brown the Salisbury Steak Patties
Set the saute function of your Instant Pot on, and drizzle in two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Begin to brown the Salisbury steak patties for 2-3 minutes on each side.
You will have to brown the patties in batches to properly brown them without overcrowding the hamburger steak patties. Move the browned patties to a plate and set aside.
Make the Mushroom Gravy
With the saute feature still on, saute your diced onion and sliced mushrooms for 5 minutes. Add in the minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pot.
To the Instant Pot, add the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Allow it to come up to a simmer and add the beef patties to the Instant Pot. Place the lid on, ensure the valve is set to ‘Sealing’, and cook on High Pressure for 12 minutes.
Once the timer is up, allow the Salisbury steak to release naturally for 10 minutes before carefully removing the lid. If you don’t have time, carefully do a quick release.
Press the saute function back on and bring the gravy up to a simmer. Make a cornstarch slurry by combining 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl, and mix it into the gravy. Stir and allow the gravy to thicken for a minute or two.
If the gravy is still not thick to your liking, add an additional tablespoon or two of cornstarch. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, or egg noodles. Enjoy!
Storage and Reheating Instructions
To Store:
Place any leftovers into an airtight container or cover it with plastic wrap. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To Reheat:
Place the Salisbury steak and Gravy on a microwave-safe plate and reheat at 50% power for 2–3 minutes, or until heated through.
What to Serve with Instant Pot Salisbury Steak
This cozy dinner is one of those hearty dinners that goes perfectly with simple, comforting side dishes. Creamy mashed potatoes are my favorite because they soak up all that rich mushroom gravy, but egg noodles or white rice are delicious options too!
For a complete meal, pair your Salisbury steak with one or two of these easy sides:
- Egg Noodles
- Mashed Potatoes
- Honey Butter Dinner Rolls
- 5-Ingredient Cheese Bread
- Green Beans
- Stove-Top Macaroni and Cheese
- White Rice
- Roasted Broccoli
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Easy Instant Pot Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
Ingredients
Salisbury Steak Patties
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
Mushroom Gravy
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper together and form 6 patties.
- Set the saute function of your Instant Pot on, and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Brown the Salisbury steak patties for 2-3 minutes on each side. You might have to brown the patties in batches. Move the patties to a plate and set aside.
- With the saute feature still on, saute your diced onion and sliced mushrooms for 5 minutes. Add the diced garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pot.
- To the Instant Pot, add the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Allow it to come up to a simmer and add the beef patties back to the Instant Pot. Place the lid on and set valve to 'Sealing'. Cook on High Pressure for 12 minutes.
- Once the timer is up, allow the Salisbury steak to release naturally for 10 minutes. Alternatively, If you don't have time, carefully do a quick release.
- Set the Saute setting back on and bring the gravy up to a simmer. Make a cornstarch slurry by combining 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl, and mix it into the gravy. Stir and allow the gravy to thicken. If the gravy is still not thick to your liking, add an additional tablespoon or two of cornstarch. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage and Reheating Instructions
To Store: Place any leftover Instant Pot Salisbury Steak it into an airtight container or cover it with plastic wrap. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To Reheat: Place the Salisbury steak and Gravy on a microwave-safe plate and reheat at 50% power for 2–3 minutes, or until heated through.Exodus 14:14 - "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
