Easy to make tender, juicy French Onion Soup Salisbury Steak is a family favorite. Tender beef topped with a rich, savory gravy. This meal is on the table in just 30 minutes!
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- Salisbury steak recipe with onion soup mix
- Ingredients you’ll need
- French Onion Soup Salisbury Steak Recipe
- Creative variations to try
- Step-by-step instructions
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- Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s)
- Top Tip
- How to store leftovers
- Perfect pairings: what to serve with
- More ground beef recipes
- 🤔 What I've learned
Salisbury steak recipe with onion soup mix
You're going to love this easy recipe! It's a quick 30-minute dinner, made on the stove top and popped in the oven to bake.
AND this delicious Salisbury steak recipe only has five ingredients! This is a pantry meal, and that rich brown gravy will blow your socks off! It's just like TV dinners from the 50s, only 100 times better! The whole family - even your picky eaters will love this meal!
Ingredients you’ll need
For the exact measurements for the Salisbury Steak with French Onion Soup, please refer to the printable card at the bottom of this post.
- Ground beef - for this meal to reduce shrinkage and grease, I use a 90/10 mix or 85/15.
- French onion soup - this is the stuff in a can, it's like a flavor bomb. Can't find the soup? Substitute with brown gravy, beef gravy or mushroom gravy, yum! Another way to flavor the soup is to add a tablespoon of this Montreal Steak Spice recipe - yum!
- French onion soup mix - this is the powdered stuff - we're driving that flavor home!
- Flour - all-purpose, self-rising - whatever you have on hand will work. Bread crumbs are a great option as well.
- Cream - you can substitute with half and half or milk, whichever you have on hand.
French Onion Soup Salisbury Steak Recipe
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Metal Spatula
- Large Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds extra lean ground beef 85/15 mixture
- 10.5 ounce french onion soup do not dilute
- 2 ounces onion soup mix packet (that's one packet of seasoning)
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoon cream can substitute milk or half and half
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Place the ground beef in a large bowl. Sprinkle the onion soup mixture on top and pour over the cream. Combine the ground beef mixture using a large fork or your hands, making sure it's completely mixed together.
- Form the meat mixture into six equal sized oval patties.Dredge both side of the patties in flour.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches to ensure there is enough room in the pan, add the ground beef patties to the hot skillet. Sear for about 3 minutes, flip - sear again on side two.
- Remove the burgers from the pan and discard any excess fat.
- Scrap and loosen all the browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Now place all of the browned patties in the skillet. Pour the French Onion Soup over each patty. Place in the oven and bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a large spatula, big enough to pick up the entire patty when you're flipping it. That way the meat doesn't fall apart
- Sear each side well.
- Don't crowd the pan, sear the meat in batches.
- Drain excess grease after searing.
- Using a cast iron skillet to sear the meat eliminates the need to oil the skillet before frying. If not just add a little butter to the pan before frying.
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Nutrition
Creative variations to try
- Canned brown gravy or mushroom gravy would be a great substitution. You can even add canned mushrooms or fresh sliced mushrooms to the gravy. If you use fresh mushrooms, after you sear the beef, sauté them in the pan for a few minutes before combining the ingredients to bake.
- Cream of mushroom soup would be tasty if you'd prefer to have a white gravy. You may need to thin it with a tablespoon or two of milk prior to pouring it over the dish.
- Sautéed sliced onions are a great addition to the gravy.
- This is great with ground turkey, chicken, or even cube steak. All are great variations for this classic comfort food meal.
Step-by-step instructions
This is an overview of the instructions for salisbury steak. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Preheat the oven.
- Place the ground beef in a large bowl. Sprinkle the onion soup mixture and pour the cream over the meat and combine.
- Form the beef mixture into six equally sized Salisbury steak patties.
- Dredge the patties in flour.
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Sear the patties on both sides.
- Discard any excess grease.
- Now, place all of the steaks back in the skillet. Pour the French Onion Soup over each patty. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
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- I love using a cast iron skillet for this recipe. It sears the Salisbury steak perfectly!
- This is the spatula I use when pan fryer burgers.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s)
Hamburger patties are simply fried ground beef with salt and pepper. Salisbury steak is seasoned and accompanied by a rich brown sauce.
The meat mixture you use makes a difference! If you use a higher fat content, say 80/20 mix of ground beef, it will be fatty and greasy. Use lean ground beef. Plus it will shirnk less.
If the steaks are tough it's because you compressed the meat too much. Mixing the French onion soup into the meat with a fork will help keep the meat light and fluffy.
Top Tip
Using a fork to lightly mix in the seasoning will help keep the patties tender and juicy.
- Use a large spatula, big enough to pick up the entire patty when you're flipping it. That way the meat doesn't fall apart
- Sear each side well, and don't crowd the pan; sear the meat in batches.
- Add a little beef stock if you'd like to stretch the gravy.
- Using a cast iron skillet or nonstick pan to sear the meat eliminates the need to oil the skillet before frying.
Click here to learn how to make hamburger patties for the Salisbury steaks.
How to store leftovers
Refrigerator - Allow the meat to completely cool and refrigerate in an air-tight container. This meal will keep in the refrigerator up to five days.
Freeze - This French Onion Soup Salisbury Steak recipe freezes well! Allow it to cool completely, then place it in a freezer-safe food storage container. It can be frozen for up to three months.
Reheat - Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes until the gravy is hot & bubbly.
Perfect pairings: what to serve with
I love serving this diner-style with egg noodles or mashed potatoes, spooning a little gravy over the top of the taters! A simple mixture of frozen green peas and carrots or green beans with a slice of Texas toast turns this meal into the blue plate special!
A few more favorites are roasted vegetables, Cracker Barrel Potatoes, or creamy pasta salad. Talk about delicious! Just click on the photos below to go directly to the recipe!
More ground beef recipes
I really think you're going to love this recipe! And if you do, here are a few more ground beef recipes that will be right up your alley!
- Unstuffed Bell Pepper Casserole - none of the fussy work of stuffing the pepper with ALL the flavor! So popular, this meal is always a hit!
- The easy recipe for Poor Man's Steak uses only a handful of ingredients to make the most juicy patties topped with a creamy mushroom gravy!
- Lipton Onion Soup Burgers - can be fried on the stove top, bbq'd or baked in the oven. Easy and delicious!
🤔 What I've learned
This is an easy Salisbury steak recipe! Keep these ingredients in your pantry/freezer to make. When you're wondering what the heck to make for dinner? This is your go-to meal!
Using a cast iron skillet to sear the meat means you aren't getting several dishes dirty. It goes from the stove-top right into the oven for baking.
Enjoy your dinner! Leave a comment below and let me know what you think, in the comments below!
Kerri D. says
Hubby and I love anything french onion so when I saw this recipe I just had to make it.
We are living a keto lifestyle....so tonight we're going to be keto-cheatos lol.
So I used ground turkey, and I didn't flour the patties before frying.
With these 2 changes I made you cant even tell so I give it 10 stars.
Thank you for sharing!
Debra Clark says
Wow, that sounds terrific Kerri! Thanks for passing the word and sharing your variations. I appreciate your feedback and support of the blog!!
Jean says
This is one my husband would love. Going to make this for dinner tonight.
Debra Clark says
Wonderful, Jean enjoy!!
Jean M. says
I had written in June I was going to try the French Onion Salisbury Steaks for dinner that night. Well I did and my husband ate about a half of one looked up at me and said you can definitely make these again. He can be picky, so that tells how good they are!
Lois says
We have had this meal several times. It is always good. Such and easy recipe. It’s the best.
Cindy says
I tried your French Onion Soup Salisbury Steak recipe, and it's amazing - thank you! 🍲🍽️😋
Becky Mansfield says
I used to have Salisbury steak with onion gravy as a kid, so when I found this recipe, I knew it would be on my menu plan! It is so easy to make & we'll be making it again & again. Thanks for sharing!
Cindy says
I love your salisbury steak and onion gravy. We make it every few weeks!
Melanie C says
I don't have a cast iron skillet - will the Salisbury steak with onion gravy recipe work the same if I just use a casserole dish?
Marye Audet says
Hamburger steak with onion gravy is one of our favorites around here. It's as easy as a casserole but acceptable to my casserole-hating husband. Thanks!!
Brandi says
I can't wait to make this for dinner! Question...can you make it with Impossible beef and do a vegetarian version? Or would it fall apart?
Camden Rusincovitch says
I can't begin to describe how good this hamburger steak with onion gravy looks! I'll be adding this to my grocery list shortly.
Rita Joy says
This salisbury steak with onion gravy recipe looks like the perfect comfort food recipe for chilly days - like today. Hmmm...maybe this is what's for dinner at our house tonight!;)
Valerie says
My family truly enjoyed your version of Salisbury steak, made true to the recipe. I found it a very easy and quick recipe. I used my Chop and Stir utensil to mix the onion soup mix and milk into the ground beef, the patties were tender and delicious! This one is going into the cookbook.
Debra Clark says
I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Valerie! Thank you very much for coming back and leaving a comment and your feedback!
Sharon says
Hamburger steak with onion gravy is such a clever and tasty way to put a steak dinner on the table in only a half an hour! Love this!
Bowl Me Over says
Thanks Sharon, I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Holly says
This salisbury steak with onion gravy recipe looks SO good! Does freezing the leftovers affect the texture at all when you reheat it?
One Crazy House says
I'm not usually one to make steak, but if this hamburger steak with onion gravy is ready in only 30 minutes, I HAVE to try it!
Alyssa says
I am always looking for a quick week night recipes. I will be adding hamburger steak with onion gravy to my list!
Kristen M Yard says
I'm always to nervous (and too BUSY!) to even attempt making steak. I don't want to ruin it and waste money, either... But this salisbury steak with onion gravy recipe doesn't looks as scary--and I love the fact that dinner will be on the table in just 30 minutes!
Bowl Me Over says
You got this! This is such an easy recipe and so tasty. Enjoy!
Cassandra L Vandegrift says
I've made this quite a few times. I've never noticed, or apparently added, the cream. I don't see in the directions where it's meant to be added. It's always delicious, even without the cream.
Debra Clark says
Hey Cassandra - that little bit of cream goes in the patties just to keep them moist. It's #2 in the instructions. But no worries, glad it's delicious without the cream! This is such a yummy recipe!!
Cynthia Rusincovitch says
My mom made hamburger steak with onion gravy from Lipton soup mix when I was a kid. It was literally my favorite dinner every week. It was one of the first recipes I learned to make as a kid. It was fun to make this for my family now.
lois sparks says
The recipe is quick and delicious. I did have a slight problem following the ingredient list. I would do ground beef, soup mix, cream, flour and then can of soup. I tend to put ingredients in the order they are put together. The instructions were easy to follow.
Bowl Me Over says
Thank you for the feedback Lois, I appreciate it and I will keep that in mind for the future. Glad you enjoyed the recipe!! Thanks for your support of the blog!
Cindy says
My 92 year old mom and I made this. We used Golden Mushroom Soup to pour over the steaks. It was great! We made the patties, used two for this recipe, and froze the extras. Two days later we used two of the patties for another recipe with vegetables. This is a very easy forgiving recipe.
Brittany says
I've never attempted hamburger steak with onion gravy before, but you make it look easy! I'll be adding this to next week's meal plan.
Samantha says
Is it 1 envelope of soup mix or 2?
Bowl Me Over says
It's ONE 2 ounce packet. Thanks for asking, I'll clarify in the recipe card Samantha.
Lori Swistack says
Made this tonight first time. Was easy to make and was delicious! I did add some cornstarch at end to make gravy a little thicker. Was really happy 1 pot meal!
Bowl Me Over says
Yay!! Actually we had it for dinner tonight too - I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe, it's one of my favorites! Thanks for swinging back to let me know - Thanks Lori!
Sondra says
Made this last night but hubby bought Beefy Onion Soup Mix by mistake. Was still fabulous and using my cast iron skillet saved on clean up and dishes!!!
Bowl Me Over says
That combination sounds delicious! Glad you enjoyed this meal Sondra!!
Mellisa says
Do you think you could substitute beef broth for the liquid onion soup and then use one packet of the dry in the mix per the recipeDo you think it would still be flavorful? Thanks!
Bowl Me Over says
Hey Melissa - I haven't tried it this way, but I don't think it would be quite as flavorful as the canned soup is not diluted. Having saiid that, you can try and season it ups as you go and work from there. You could also thicken it with a little flour and water slurry, removing the patties, season and thicken the gravy, then add the the patties back in.
Jay says
I used onion soup mix with beef broth and a beef gravy packet, and I added worstershire. Yummy