{"id":"salisbury_steak_3895a028fa","slug":"salisbury-steak","title":"Salisbury Steak","description":"A classic American comfort food featuring seasoned ground beef patties smothered in a rich, savory onion and mushroom gravy.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":35,"activeMinutes":25},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 lb ground beef","name":"Ground Beef","quantity":454,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"ground","notes":"80/20 lean to fat ratio is best","group":"Patties","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1/3 cup breadcrumbs","name":"Breadcrumbs","quantity":80,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":0.33,"usUnit":"cup","form":"dry","notes":"plain or panko","group":"Patties","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 large egg","name":"Egg","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"beaten","group":"Patties","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 cloves garlic, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Patties","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, divided","name":"Worcestershire Sauce","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"use 1 tbsp for beef and 1 tbsp for gravy","group":"Sauce","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 yellow onion, sliced","name":"Yellow Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"yellow or white","group":"Gravy","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"8 oz mushrooms, sliced","name":"Mushrooms","quantity":225,"unit":"g","usQuantity":8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"sliced","notes":"cremini or white button","group":"Gravy","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"2 cups beef broth","name":"Beef broth","quantity":480,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"low sodium preferred","group":"Gravy","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"2 tbsp butter","name":"Butter","quantity":28,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"solid","notes":"unsalted","group":"Gravy","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"2 tbsp all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":16,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"powder","notes":"for thickening","group":"Gravy","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"Salt and pepper to taste","name":"Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"granulated","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"Salt and pepper to taste","name":"Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"ground","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.","group":"Patties","title":"Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Patties"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Shape the mixture into 4 oval patties, about 3/4 inch thick.","group":"Patties","title":"Shape the mixture","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Patties"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the patties for 3-4 minutes per side. They do not need to be cooked through yet. Remove and set aside.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat a large skillet","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the sliced onions and mushrooms. Sauté until tender and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.","group":"Gravy","title":"In the same skillet, melt the butter","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Gravy"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste. Slowly whisk in the beef broth and the remaining tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.","group":"Gravy","title":"Sprinkle flour over the vegetables","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Gravy"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Return the patties to the skillet and spoon the gravy over them. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the gravy has thickened and the patties reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).","group":"Cooking","title":"Return the patties","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"Serve with mashed potatoes or egg noodles to soak up the extra gravy. Do not overwork the meat when forming patties to keep them tender.","cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["Classic American"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["saute","simmer"],"equipment":["Large skillet","Mixing bowl","Whisk","Meat thermometer"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","eggs","milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"patties","note":"4 generous servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Patties can be formed a day in advance and stored in the fridge."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of broth if the gravy is too thick."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsalisbury_steak_3895a028fa%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c8a1f885-3b9c-4253-b6dd-cd70d5b77b35","imageAlt":"Salisbury Steak — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["comfort food","beef","gravy","mushrooms","budget-friendly"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Salisbury Steak","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T19:25:02.490Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T19:25:02.490Z","related":[{"id":"bagel_with_lox_ba134c5918","slug":"bagel-with-lox","title":"Bagel with Lox","description":"A classic New York-style breakfast featuring a toasted bagel topped with silky cream cheese, savory smoked salmon, salty capers, and fresh red onion.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["New York"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein","low_sugar"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbagel_with_lox_ba134c5918%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=87e7d1ee-c704-487f-8afc-b50c916cc52b","imageAlt":"Bagel with Lox — recipe cover","tags":["salmon","lox","bagel","breakfast","brunch","quick","high-protein"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":4},{"id":"breakfast_burrito_1eabfe4e76","slug":"breakfast-burrito","title":"Breakfast Burrito","description":"A classic American morning staple featuring savory breakfast sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":25},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbreakfast_burrito_1eabfe4e76%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=1ae76925-2eb9-4809-8c63-4c7347000b98","imageAlt":"Breakfast Burrito — recipe cover","tags":["breakfast","burrito","eggs","sausage","high protein","easy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":5},{"id":"cheeseburger_e888ac3a3d","slug":"classic-american-cheeseburger","title":"Classic American Cheeseburger","description":"A juicy, perfectly seared beef patty topped with melted cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and tangy pickles on a toasted brioche bun.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":25},"cuisine":{"group":"American","specific":["American"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcheeseburger_e888ac3a3d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=cdb73eda-0269-4a33-84cb-2cf01a0a4cff","imageAlt":"Classic American Cheeseburger — recipe cover","tags":["cheeseburger","beef","classic","sandwich","grilling"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":10,"stepCount":5}]}