Easy and delicious, gluten-free Salisbury steak is the ultimate comfort food with a healthy twist! The tender and flavorful beef patties are smothered in a savory mushroom sauce that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Quick Look at the Recipe
- 🍽️ Flavor: Rich, savory beef with a mushroom and onion gravy.
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
- 🔥 Cook Time: 30 minutes
- 🕒 Ready In: 45 minutes
- 👥 Servings: 8 servings
- 📋 Protein: 65 grams
- 📖 Dietary Info: Gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free
- ❄️ Freezer Friendly: Yes!
- 👩🍳 Tip: Grated onion is mixed into the beef patties to make them extra moist and so flavorful.
So tasty! I always have ground beef on hand and am looking for great recipes to use it in. We served this over cauliflower rice and my whole family was a fan!
Lexi
A Family Favorite I Keep Coming Back To
Salisbury steak has been one of my go-to recipes for years. Whether I’m taking a postpartum meal to a friend or just need a quick family dinner, this is a meal I’m always coming back to.
Over the years, I’ve experimented making it different ways, but this version is the one that has stuck. It fits perfectly with my family’s clean diet (I’m always looking for recipes that include homemade bone broth) and it’s allergen friendly so everyone can enjoy!
What Makes this Homemade Salisbury Steak Special?
- Allergen-friendly made without the eggs and flour found in most Salisbury steak recipes.
- Simple, healthy ingredients you can feel great about feeding your family, no extra grocery trip required!
- Quick & easy dinner for busy nights.
Ingredients
Tools Needed
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: First, heat your skillet on medium to high heat. In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, coconut flour, coconut aminos, and 1 tablespoon ketchup.
Step 2: Next, form the meat mixture into 8 patties and salt and pepper both sides.
Chef’s tip: Over-mixing ground beef is one of the most common mistakes that lead to dense, chewy beef patties. For tender, juicy Salisbury steak, handle the meat gently and mix until just combined.
Step 3: Once the skillet is hot, add a small amount of oil and sear both sides of the patties. Remove them from the skillet.
Step 4: Then place the mushrooms, garlic, and remaining onion in the skillet and sauté until the onion begins to turn translucent. If the skillet starts to get dry, add a little more oil.
Chef’s tip: When searing the patties, don’t overcrowd the pan. You’ll likely need to do this in multiple batches.
Step 5: Now add the broth, apple cider vinegar, rest of the ketchup, salt, and the spices to the sautéed vegetables and stir.
Step 6: Finally, place the patties back in the skillet, and simmer on low to medium heat until the sauce has reduced to your preferred consistency.
Step 7: Serve immediately over rice, soaked quinoa, cauliflower rice, or potatoes.
If you’re looking for more healthy ground beef dinners, check out my sweet potato cottage pie and ground beef rice bowls!
Prep in Advance
Healthy Salisbury steak is easy to make ahead of time! Simply form the patties and chop the mushrooms and onions up to 2 days in advance. Store separately in airtight containers in the fridge.
Tips for Success
Choose the right beef – 85/15 (lean) ground beef gives the perfect balance of juiciness without being greasy. You can also use ground chuck for a very similar result.
Don’t skip searing – This seals in the juice and makes for much more flavorful patties!
Simmer the gravy gently – Once you’ve placed the patties back in the skillet into the gravy, simmer gently until you’re ready to serve. Cooking at too high heat (boiling) can cause the patties to get tough.
FAQs
You can store leftover Salisbury steak in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. For best results, reheat in the oven.
Yes, you can freeze Salisbury steak for 2-3 months.
No, typically Salisbury steaks contain gluten. However, this recipe is made without gluten and still has that classic flavor.
Salisbury steak includes fillers in the meat, such as a type of flour or breadcrumbs, to give it a different texture, however, hamburger steak is typically just seasoned ground beef formed into a patty.
Violet’s Tips for Serving
For a complete meal, serve Salisbury steak over rice (regular or cauliflower), quinoa, or mashed potatoes and include a favorite roasted vegetable (like roasted Brussels sprouts and butternut squash) or fresh salad on the side.
If you try this recipe, let me know in the comments! Tag me on Instagram @violet_rightathome
Gluten-Free Salisbury Steak
Equipment
Ingredients
Patties
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion grated or pureed
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or any cooking oil
- salt and pepper
Sauce
- 1 onion sliced
- 12 mushrooms cremini or white button, chopped
- 2 cups beef bone broth
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or any cooking oil
- 1/2 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Beef Patties
- Heat a large skillet on medium to high heat.
- In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, grated onion, coconut flour, coconut aminos, and ketchup.2 pounds ground beef, 1 onion, 1 tablespoon coconut flour, 1 tablespoon coconut aminos, 1 tablespoon ketchup
- Form the meat mixture into 8 patties and salt and pepper both sides.salt and pepper
- Once the skillet is hot, add the oil and sear both sides of the patties. You may need to do this in batches to avoid crowding the pan. Remove from skillet.1 tablespoon olive oil
Mushroom Gravy
- Place the mushrooms, garlic, and remaining onion in the skillet and sauté until the onion begins to turn translucent. If the skillet starts to get dry, add a little more oil.1 onion, 12 mushrooms, 4 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Add the broth, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, salt, and spices to the sautéed vegetables and stir.2 cups beef bone broth, 1/2 tablespoon ketchup, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon dried sage, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon salt
- Place the patties back in the skillet, and gently simmer on low to medium heat until the sauce has reduced to your preferred consistency.
Notes
Substitutions
- Coconut flour – substitute oat flour
- Coconut aminos – substitute Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or amino acids
- Ketchup – substitute tomato paste
- Bone broth – substitute beef broth
Other Recipe Notes
- To prep in advance, form patties and chop vegetables up to 2 days in advance. Store separately in the fridge until you’re ready to cook.
- Store leftover Salisbury steak in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months.
Nutrition
If you tried allergen-friendly Salisbury steak, I’d love to hear how it turned out for you! Please make sure to come back and leave a comment and a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating.
A friend brought this over for dinner and it was soooo good that I had to have the recipe! Making it now for dinner 🤤
I’m so glad you liked it Tricia! It’s one of my family’s favorites!
How would I prepare this for the freezer for an expectant mom, please?
That’s such a great idea to make this for an expectant mother! You can make this recipe according to the directions, and then place it in an airtight freezer-safe container. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. When the mom is ready to eat it, she can thaw it in the fridge overnight and then reheat it in the oven.
This recipe is always a hit whenever I make it!
Comfort food, yet healthy! I love it!
So tasty! I always have ground beef on hand and am looking for great recipes to use it in. We served this over cauliflower rice and my whole family was a fan!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!