Salisbury Steak is fried, baked or broiled ground beef mixed with minced onions, egg, milk, bread crumbs or crackers, and various seasonings. It is formed in a large patty to resemble a steak and cooked in a brown or sometimes tomato-based gravy or sauce. Mushrooms are commonly added to the gravy.
Sallisbury Steak Background and History
Salisbury Syeak was named after Dr. James Henry Salisbury (1823-1905), an American physician and 19th century nutritionist, who believed in the healing properties of meat. He claimed that a "meat cure", which consisted of eating beef three times a day would cure some diseases and keep you healthy. The beef used for the meat cure needed to come from disease-free animals. The name "Salisbury Steak" has been was in use in the U.S. since 1897.http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salisbury%20steak In the South Salisbury Steak is know as the poor man's steak. Salisbury Steak is commonly served with gravy, noodles or mashed potatoes.
Salisbury Steak Around The World
Hambagu is a popular Salisbury steak dish in Japan, combining hamburger spices, egg, and onion. panko is used instead of bread crumbs.http://www.recipezaar.com/Japanese-Hambagu-Hamburg-Steak-185151
In Hawaii Salisbury Steak consists of brown gravy and a hamburger patty and usually served with rice and a macaroni salad.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salisbury_steak
How to Make Salisbury Steak
This video provides step by step instructions for how to make Salisbury Steak using beef, garlic, onions, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. No bread crumbs are included in this recipe.
Step 1. Mix 3 pounds beef, chopped garlic and onions, 2 eggs, 3 tablespoons flour, salt and pepper. Step 2. Shape meat mixture into patties or if you like shape into meatballs. Step 3. Brown patties or meatballs in a pan with a little oil. Do not cook, just brown outside. Step 4. Sauce: Saute the fresh mushrooms in a little oil for 5 minutes. Add cream of mushroom soup. Add water and half and half to make the sauce creamy. Add Worcestershire sauce. Step 5. Add patties or meatballs to sauce and simmer 10 minutes on medium-low heat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Step 6. Serve with rice, potatoes, bread, or pasta with a side of vegetables.
References
Fast Facts
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Salisbury Steak was named after Dr. James Henry Salisbury
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Dr. Salisbury prescribed the consumption of meat for a host of ailments
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It is a popular menu item in the Southern United States
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Also Known As
Poor Mans Steak
