Alton Brown Salisbury Steak Recipe

This Alton Brown Salisbury Steak Recipe is a savory and hearty recipe, which uses ground sirloin and button mushrooms. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in about 35 minutes.

Alton Brown Salisbury Steak Recipe Ingredients

• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
• 1 pound ground sirloin, dry-aged if possible
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon clarified butter
• 1 pint button mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
• 3/4 cup low-fat milk
• 1/3 cup red wine
• 1 beef ramen flavor packet

How To Make Alton Brown Salisbury Steak

1. Make flour coating: Whisk together the flour and dry milk powder in a small bowl.
2. Form and season patties: Shape ground sirloin into four 3×4-inch oval patties. Season both sides with salt, then dredge in the flour mixture. Let rest on a wire rack at room temperature.
3. Cook onions and mushrooms: Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons clarified butter and sauté the diced onions until brown and soft. Add mushrooms and cook until browned and reduced by half. Transfer mixture to a plate.
4. Sear the patties: Add remaining clarified butter to the pan. Once melted, cook the patties for 4 minutes on the first side.
5. Mix sauce ingredients: While patties cook, whisk together the milk, red wine, and beef ramen flavor packet.
6. Finish cooking patties: Flip patties and cook for 2 more minutes. Return mushroom-onion mix to the pan around the patties.
7. Simmer in sauce: Pour in milk mixture, cover the pan, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes until sauce thickens.

Recipe Tips

• What is clarified butter and can I substitute it? Clarified butter is butter with milk solids removed. You can substitute ghee or regular butter in a pinch.
• Can I use a different type of beef? Yes, ground chuck or lean ground beef works too, but sirloin gives the best flavor.
• How to make this without red wine? Substitute with beef broth or a splash of balsamic vinegar and water.
• Why use a beef ramen packet? It adds a concentrated umami flavor to the sauce—no need to cook the noodles.
• How to prevent patties from falling apart? Don’t over-handle the meat, and make sure to let them rest after dredging.

What To Serve With Salisbury Steak

Salisbury steak pairs perfectly with comforting sides. Here are a few classic options:

• Creamy mashed potatoes
• Buttered egg noodles
• Steamed green beans or broccoli
• Dinner rolls or crusty bread
• A fresh garden salad

How To Store Salisbury Steak

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave.

Freeze: Cool completely, then freeze steaks and sauce in a sealed container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.

Salisbury Steak Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 390
• Protein: 27g
• Fat: 25g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Carbohydrates: 13g
• Sugar: 3g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sodium: 530mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use fresh milk instead of low-fat milk?
Yes, whole or 2% milk works just as well for a richer sauce.

How do I thicken the sauce more?
Simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes or add a small slurry of cornstarch and water.

Can I make this dish ahead of time?
Yes, it reheats well—just store the patties and sauce together for best results.

What wine works best in the sauce?
A dry red wine like cabernet sauvignon or merlot is ideal.

Can I make this gluten-free?
Use a gluten-free flour blend and check that the ramen packet is gluten-free.

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