Salisbury Steak with Mashed Potatoes

Salisbury steak is basically a hamburger patty dressed up with mushroom gravy, and it's one of the more nostalgic comfort meals I keep in rotation. Mashed potatoes underneath soak up the gravy the way they're supposed to.

Searing the patties first and building the gravy in the same pan means the gravy picks up all that browned flavor left behind. Mushrooms add an earthiness that a plain beef gravy wouldn't have on its own.

This is a heartier, gravy-based dinner that's a nice change from my usual rice and bean bowls. Mashed potatoes are a more involved side than rice, but they're worth it here.

The recipe card has the full ingredient breakdown and cook time for all ten portions. Let everything cool before sealing the containers, then refrigerate what you'll eat within four days and freeze the rest. This Salisbury steak is a classic comfort meal I keep coming back to.

Nutrition note: This is general food information, not individualized medical or nutrition advice.

Salisbury Steak with Mashed Potatoes

YIELD

10 portions

ESTIMATED NUTRITION

530 calories • 41g protein • 36g carbs • 23g fat per portion

What I really like about this recipe is how much the mushroom gravy elevates a basic beef patty.

Ingredients

• 3 3/4 lb ground beef

• 1 cup breadcrumbs

• 2 eggs

• 5 cups sliced mushrooms

• 7 1/2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 1 cup light sour cream

• 2 tbsp flour

• 2 tbsp butter

Directions

1. Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, and egg; form into oval patties and sear until browned.

2. Cook mushrooms in the same pan, then sprinkle in flour and whisk in water to build a gravy; simmer with the patties until cooked through.

3. Boil the potatoes until fork-tender, then mash with butter and sour cream.

4. Let the food cool briefly, then divide it evenly among 10 airtight meal-prep containers.

Meal-prep notes: Refrigerate promptly and use refrigerated portions within 3–4 days; freeze any portions you will not eat in that window. Reheat hot meals until steaming and 165°F internally. Nutrition is estimated per portion.