Salisbury Steak

My husband has declared this his new favorite.   Recipe modified from PW

Ingredients

FOR THE STEAKS:

1 lb. ground beef 

2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

2 Tbsp. ketchup

1 tsp. light brown sugar

1 large egg, beaten

1/2 c. breadcrumbs

1 tsp. mustard powder

3/4 tsp. seasoned salt

1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

FOR THE GRAVY:

8 oz. sliced mushrooms

1 small yellow onion, finely chopped

2 tbsp. unsalted butter

2 tbsp. all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp. seasoned salt 

1 1/2 c. beef stock

3 tbsp. half and half

1 tbsp. ketchup

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp. mustard

Directions:

For the steaks: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, egg, breadcrumbs, mustard, seasoning salt, and pepper. Stir together until thoroughly combined. Divide the mixture into 4 even portions, about 4 ounces each. Firmly press into 1-inch thick, steaks.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan. Place the steaks in the skillet and cook until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, 6 to 8 minutes more. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

For the gravy: In the same skillet over medium heat, add the mushrooms and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and the mushrooms are lightly browned, about 6 minutes. 

Add the butter and stir to melt. Add the flour and seasoned salt and stir together until no streaks of flour remain, about 1 minute. 

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the beef stock. Scrape the bottom of the skillet to remove any browned bits and stir until smooth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium low. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly.

Stir in the half and half, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Allow the gravy to return to a light simmer, stirring occasionally. Add the steaks back into the skillet, spooning the gravy on top to coat. Let cook for 2 to 3 minutes to rewarm.