This drool-worthy Gluten Free Salisbury Steak recipe is pure comfort food. The Salisbury steak uses ground beef, onions, beef broth, and seasonings. They cook smothered in savory mushroom gravy. Serve them over mashed potatoes so you can soak up every drop. Make it in under 30 minutes.
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What is Salisbury steak? In simple terms, this is a seasoned hamburger smothered in mushroom gravy, but adding delicious flavors to the ground beef adds depth of flavor. Salisbury steak is made with inexpensive ground beef and low-cost ingredients, making it a great budget-friendly meal.
Salisbury steak is a delicious, satisfying meal that combines ground beef with simple seasonings. It has a rich gluten-free gravy that enhances the flavors and adds a savory touch to the meat. It is one of my son’s favorite dinners, and he often asks me to make it several times a month.
If you love comfort food, you will also want to try my Gluten-Free Swedish Meatballs recipe or my Gluten Free Meatloaf!
Ingredient Notes:
For the full list of ingredients and amounts, please go to the recipe card below.
- Ground Beef – I used low-fat ground beef.
- Gluten-Free Panko or Bread Crumbs – Use store-bought or make this homemade Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs recipe.
- Onion – Yellow or Vidalia Onion. Dice the onion into small pieces.
- Egg – Use large eggs.
- Milk or non-dairy milk – Not pictured, but use low-fat or whole milk.
- Worcestershire Sauce or Tamari – Most Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free, but always read the label. Tamari, coconut aminos, or gluten free soy sauce are good substitutes.
- Beef Broth – I used low-sodium beef broth, but either works well.
- Potato Starch – Corn starch and tapioca starch also work well.
- Mushrooms – Cremini or button mushrooms
Substitutions:
- Make it dairy-free by substituting So Delicious heavy cream or coconut cream instead of the heavy cream.
- Swap the button mushrooms for something more exotic, like maitake or shiitake mushrooms.
- For a more subtle onion flavor, swap the leeks for the onions.
If you love comfort food, you may also love this one-pot Gluten-Free Cheeseburger Pasta or this Gluten-Free Smothered Pork Chop recipe.
This recipe is also perfect for making as a Gluten-Free Freezer Meal. This way, you can have ready-made meals in your freezer anytime!
Hamburger Cooking Techniques:
There are four easy ways to cook the hamburgers. I cooked mine on the grill, but you can cook them in a pan on the stove, bake the burgers in the oven, or cook them in the air fryer.
For the best results, cook the gravy and finish the recipe in a large pan on the stovetop.
How to Make Gluten-Free Salisbury Steak (Step-By-Step)
Step 1: Add the ground beef, diced onion, gluten free bread crumbs, egg, sauces, and seasonings to a large bowl.
Step 2: Use a large fork to mix it well. You want the seasonings to mix in so the flavor is in every bite.
Step 3: Form your burgers into patties. I recommend poking “dimples” into the raw hamburger patties so they cook flat and do not bulge in the middle.
Step 4: Cook your patties until they are fully cooked. I recommend cooking them to medium rare or medium. I grilled my burgers so you can see the grill lines on the patties.
Step 5: Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the onions and cook over medium heat for one minute. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms release their water.
Step 6: I recommend making a slurry paste to smooth the mushroom sauce. I don’t like lumps in gravy, and this trick always works. Add the potato starch, ketchup, tamari, and Dijon mustard to a medium-sized bowl. Use a spoon to mash it into a paste.
Step 7: Add the beef broth. Whisk until smooth, and all the paste is mixed into the broth.
Step 8: Add the broth slurry to the pan with the cooked mushrooms and onions. Mix well and cook it on medium-low heat until it bubbles.
Step 9: Add the cooked burgers and stir to cover them in the gravy. Serve hot over mashed potatoes or rice.
Tips For Success
1. Be sure to cook your hamburgers thoroughly. I always aim for an internal temperature of 160-165°F. You can check the temperature with this inexpensive digital meat thermometer.
2. Do not overwash your mushrooms, or they will get soggy. For best results, rinse the mushrooms quickly to remove dirt.
Serve with these delicious side dishes.
- Serve the gluten free Salisbury steak over my Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes. The creaminess of the potatoes tastes incredible with the gravy.
- Italian Roasted Green Beans
- Roasted Fava Beans
You will also want to try this Gluten-Free Chicken Fried Steak recipe. It also has a nice, thick gravy.
Frequently Asked Questions:
You can use any ground meat you like. I also love this recipe with ground bison, which is lower fat, and ground pork.
The main difference between hamburgers and Salisbury steak is the seasoning you mix into the meat.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep fresh for up to 3 days.
Yes, this can be frozen in a freezer-safe container or a resealable bag. Thaw in a skillet on the stove on medium-low heat or in the microwave oven.
More Gluten-Free Dinner Recipes:
It is incredible and freezes well, so you can enjoy it anytime! If you are looking for easy dinner recipes, I have many great gluten-free dinner recipes to try! Here are some of my family’s favorites:
- Gluten-Free Hamburger Helper
- Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers
- Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese
- Gluten-Free Sloppy Joes
- Easy, No Bake Shepherd’s Pie
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Easy Gluten Free Salisbury Steak (Makes Its Own Gravy!)
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef * see note
- ½ cup gluten free bread crumbs * see note
- ⅓ cup diced onion
- 2 tablespoons worcestershire or tamari
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 large egg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- ⅓ cup diced onions
- 1 ½ cups beef broth low sodium or regular
- ½ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire or tamari
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons potato starch
Method
- On a cutting board, finely dice your onion.
- Add the 1 pound lean ground beef, ½ cup gluten free bread crumbs, 1/3 cup diced onions, 2 tablespoons worcestershire or tamari, 3 tablespoons ketchup, 1 large egg, and ¼ teaspoon salt to a large mixing bowl. Mix well so the ingredients are incorporated through the ground meat.
- Shape the burgers and use your finger to press divots in the burger. These will help your burgers remain flat as they cook.
- Preheat the grill, pan, air fryer, or the tool you like to cook your burgers. Cook the burgers until they have an internal temperature of 160-165º F.
- While the burgers are cooking, heat the 1 tablespoon cooking oil in a pan. Add the ⅓ cup diced onion and cook for 1-2 minutes over medium-low heat.
- Add the 8 ounces mushrooms and cook them for 5 minutes until they release their water and soften.
- In a small bowl, add the 2 tablespoons potato starch, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire or tamari, ½ cup milk, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons ketchup. Mash into a paste.
- Add the 1 ½ cups beef broth and whisk until it is smooth. Pour the mixture into the pan with the onions and mushrooms. Cook on medium-low and bring to a gentle boil. Turn the heat down to low. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked burgers and serve hot.
Nutrition
Notes
- You can use any ground meat. I have also made this with ground bison and ground pork.
- If you want less onion flavor, you can substitute the onion for sliced leeks.
- Most Worcestershire sauces are gluten free, but it is very important to read labels. You can also use Tamari.
- Serve this over my creamy Mashed Potatoes with Cream Cheese.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep fresh for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the leftovers.
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I truly hope you enjoy this recipe. I have been testing and creating gluten-free recipes for over 15 years. Creating gluten-free recipes that do not taste gluten-free is my goal for every recipe. Sometimes I only have to test a new recipe a couple of times, and others it takes multiple times. I do this so you get reliable, delicious results every time!
I made this for dinner last night and we loved it! It was very tasty and easy to make. This will become a part of our regular rotation!
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