Salisbury Steak
The succulent burger known as Salisbury steak was first created in the late 1800s. It was named after its inventor, the renowned American physician James Henry Salisbury. After nearly 30 years of research in the field of nutrition, the backbone of his suggested diet included the high-protein intake in the form of a minced beef patty.
When Salisbury steak first appeared, the image alone of a patty made entirely of minced beef could easily set off appetites, and even later in the 1950s, these sturdy meat lumps were a cheap way to obtain the daily amount of protein, and eventually became a staple for TV-dinners accompanied by tater tots, gravy, pea-and-carrot medley, and of course, the apple dessert.
Along with ground beef, the traditional Salisbury steak also features onions and milk, with the addition of eggs and breadcrumbs that hold the other ingredients together. Salisbury steak is usually grilled or baked, but it can also be fried, while extras to this burger most often include mushrooms or grilled onions.
Recipe variations
Salisbury Steak
READY IN 40minAdapted from The Relation of Alimentation and Disease, this is the original recipe invented by Doctor James H. Salisbury in 1888. The recipe for this dish is a very simple and basic one. Lean ground beef is the only ingredient and is formed into patties and broiled in a pan. Seasonings, like butter, lemon juice, or Worcestershire sauce are added at the end right before the dish is served.
Rachel Ray’s Salisbury Steak
READY IN 40minAdapted from Rachel Ray’s 30 Minute Meals, this is the contemporary Salisbury steak recipe — meat patties are made with ground beef, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and seasoning blend and accompanied with mushroom gravy. The steak should be served with a side dish of mashed potatoes, spinach, green peas, or corn.
Salisbury Steak Authentic recipe
Adapted from The Relation of Alimentation and Disease, this is the original recipe invented by Doctor James H. Salisbury in 1888. The recipe for this dish is a very simple and basic one. Lean ground beef is the only ingredient and is formed into patties and broiled in a pan. Seasonings, like butter, lemon juice, or Worcestershire sauce are added at the end right before the dish is served.
WHERE TO EAT The best Salisbury Steak in the world (according to food experts)
"It's the combination of the steak and the creamy whipped potatoes that made this really good. It’s quite saucy and tastes like a traditional Salisbury steak – all American flavors and tastes. The veggies were all ground into this steak patty so you weren’t biting into chunks of it or anything. This was quite tasty – but I guess you can’t really go wrong with beef, gravy, and creamy mashed potatoes."
"The American menu features all-day breakfast and hearty entrees including an excellent burger, Salisbury steak."
"Granny's Kitchen offers southern comfort food that is bursting with flavor. My recommendation is Salisbury Steak."
