Salisbury steak

Ground beef entrée

Salisbury steak is a dish of seasoned ground beef shaped into an oval patty, pan-fried or baked, and served with gravy—typically brown gravy with onions or mushrooms.

It's a staple of American home cooking and institutional food service, appearing frequently in TV dinners and school cafeterias: The cafeteria served Salisbury steak with mashed potatoes.

American

hamburger

Ground beef sandwich

cafeteria · lunch counter · drive-in · mid-century · Americana · family meal · school lunch · Swanson · comfort food · weeknight dinner

ingredients

ground beef

Chopped cattle flesh

gravy · ketchup · Worcestershire sauce · brown sauce · beef broth · egg · garlic · salt · pepper · seasoning

savory

umami

Fifth taste sensation

flavorful · sizzling · peppered · oniony · mushroomy · browned · caramelized · saucy

hearty

nourishing

Promoting health through food

wholesome · generous · comfort · warming · homestyle · robust

preparation

pan-fried

Cooked in shallow fat

smothered · braised · shaped · mixed · seasoned · browned · plated · served

Categories
Opposites
culinary authenticity

Salisbury steakfilet mignon

Boneless cut from loin

ribeye · prime rib · porterhouse · New York strip · Kobe beef

food sophistication

Salisbury steakhaute cuisine

Elevated culinary artistry

beef bourguignon · coq au vin · lobster thermidor · molecular gastronomy · steak tartare

dietary composition

Salisbury steakcauliflower steak

Sliced vegetable entrée

Beyond Burger · Impossible Burger · seitan · tempeh · raw salad

Family

steak, steaks, beefsteaks, beefsteak, Salisbury

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G