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❤️ Why you'll love it
- A hearty, delicious meal that fills hungry tummies fast
- Simple ingredients have plenty of swap options if you need 'em
- The whole process uses just one pan which makes cleanup easy
This Salisbury steak casserole recipe is the perfect comfort food because it's packed with savory flavor and the whole family loves it.
With creamy mashed potatoes and rich onion gravy, this easy casserole is as satisfying as a classic Salisbury steak meal, but without any of the effort!
🧾 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Add butter to a large skillet, and cook the ground beef and onions. Sprinkle onion soup mix overtop.
- Pour in the water and add the cream of mushroom soup. Stir and let simmer.
- Top beef mixture with mashed potatoes.
- Dot the top with the remaining butter and black pepper. Transfer to oven. Bake and enjoy!
🥫 Storage
Love the taste of homemade Salisbury steaks—but not all the prep? Me neither! Thankfully, Salisbury steak casserole is so easy to store, make ahead of time, or freeze.
Refrigerate
Let the casserole cool down a bit, then transfer leftovers to an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap. They'll last for five days.
Freeze
Follow the steps for refrigeration, but make sure to use a freezer-safe container or tightly-covered disposable foil casserole dish.
Then, freeze for up to two months. Let the leftovers thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Reheating
The best way to quickly reheat Salisbury steak casserole is right in the microwave! I like to do so in one-minute increments, stirring in between, so everything heats evenly.
📖 Variations
- No beef? No problem! Ground turkey or pork tastes great, too.
- If your kids are sensitive to the texture of diced onion, swap it with onion powder, instead. Use a teaspoon or two.
- You can also add minced garlic if you like the flavor.
- If you don't like cream of mushroom soup, stir in premade beef gravy.
- You can also make a rich mushroom gravy with beef drippings, broth, mushrooms, and flour if you feel like getting fancy! No pressure, though.
- If you can't find cream of mushroom soup, any other flavor (like chicken or celery) will work, but it won't taste as close to Salisbury steak.
- Make your own mashed potatoes, or buy 'em premade for easy prep.
- You can swap the mash with frozen hash browns for a fun switch.
- Drizzle in a little Worcestershire sauce for extra savory flavor.
- Toss sliced mushrooms into the meat mixture to make it stretch.
- Drain a can of green beans and lay them on top of the beef layer. Canned carrots would taste good, too - then you've got shepherd's pie!
- Kids won't eat anything without cheese? I feel that! Sprinkle some cheddar cheese over the potatoes during the last minutes of baking.
💭 Things to know
Expert Tip: Make sure your skillet is oven-proof. If it has plastic handles, it's not safe to go in the oven—they'll melt!
- Don't have an oven-proof skillet? Simply transfer the cooked meat to a greased casserole dish. Then, finish assembling and bake!
- Lean ground beef (90/10 or better) is best for Salisbury steak casserole. If you use a fattier mix, drain off the grease before adding the water and soup.
- If you've made the casserole ahead of time, you can bake it straight from the freezer. However, it'll take a little longer. I recommend keeping it covered with foil for a half hour in the oven. Then, remove the foil and cook until everything is hot throughout.
👩🍳 FAQs
A Salisbury steak is an oval patty made of ground beef, typically simmered and smothered in a thick gravy. It's a family favorite meal that's been around for decades!
Yep, but we aren't making a traditional Salisbury steak recipe. Patties use bread crumbs as a binder to help hold the meat together. Since we are making a casserole, there is no need. Easy, right?
That's okay. You can make your own if you have the following ingredients: 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 2 tablespoons of beef bouillon paste, and ¼ teaspoon each of parsley, black pepper, paprika, onion salt (or regular salt), celery seed, and white sugar.
📚 Related recipes
- Love your slow cooker? In just ten minutes, you can prep delicious Crockpot Salisbury Steaks that taste just like Mom's used to.
- With stewed tomatoes, jalapenos, and a special blend of spices, Crockpot Retro Swiss Steak is inexpensive, but so flavorful and hearty.
- With sausage, veggies, potatoes, and lots of cheese, 30-Minute Smoked Sausage Shepherd's Pie is an old-fashioned staple you'll crave.
- Copycat Cracker Barrel Hamburger Steaks are seared in a skillet 'til juicy perfection and simmered in a rich gravy that comes together in a jiffy.
🍽️ Serve with...
- Southern Green Beans are so flavorful, no one will complain about eating their veggies.
- From-Scratch Cheddar Cheese Biscuits are so easy and are made for scooping up delicious, rich gravy.
- Old-Fashioned Fudge takes just fifteen minutes to make and is the perfect end to a hearty, homestyle meal.
If that's not enough for ya, check out this collection of over 60 delicious recipes to serve with Salisbury steak. It'll keep you feasting for a while!
📞 The last word
I love a good salisbury steak - diner style!
The thing is that I don't usually have the time to form the patties and do all the things. That's what makes this dish SO fantastic!
All the flavor without all the work!
If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!
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Salisbury Steak Casserole
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Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, divided use
- 1.5 pounds ground beef, lean 90/10 or better
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 1 ounce onion soup mix
- ½ cup water
- 10.5 ounce cream of mushroom soup
- 4 cups mashed potatoes, get at the deli to save time
- black pepper to taste
- 2 stalks green onions, garnish
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉
- Add 3 tablespoons of the butter, onions, and ground beef to an oven-proof skillet.
- Cooking, stirring often, until meat is cooked through and onions are tender.
- Sprinkle with onion soup mix.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup.
- Stir in ½ cup water.
- Simmer for a few minutes. Stir often.
- Cover the top with mashed potatoes.
- Dot the mashed potatoes with remaining butter and add black pepper to taste.
- Add the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and top with chopped green onion.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This makes 8 servings or 6 very hearty servings.
- Make sure your skillet is oven-proof like this classic cast iron one. If it has plastic handles, it's not safe to go in the oven—they'll melt!
- Don't have an oven-proof skillet? Simply transfer the cooked meat to a greased casserole dish. Then, finish assembling and bake!
- Lean ground beef (90/10 or better) is best for Salisbury steak casserole. If you use a fattier mix, drain off the grease before adding the water and soup.
- If you've made the casserole ahead of time, you can bake it straight from the freezer. However, it'll take a little longer. I recommend keeping it covered with foil for a half hour in the oven. Then, remove the foil and cook until everything is hot throughout.
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