American Salisbury Steak: Beef Patties in a Rich Onion and Red Wine Gravy
Beef burgers (patties) baked in a rich onion and red wine sauce.
Ingredients
GRAVY
- 4 large onions
- 4 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 tsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp plain white flour
- 800 ml beef stock
- 250 ml good quality red wine
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- salt, black pepper to taste
BURGERS
- 500 g minced beef
- 40 g round rice cooked
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tsp Worcester sauce
- 1/2 - 1 tsp salt
- black pepper to taste
OTHER
- a few tbsp sunflower oil for frying
- 10 mushrooms (optional) button, chestnut or similar
Instructions
- Prepare the PattiesCook the rice, drain, and let it cool. In a large bowl, combine minced beef, cooked rice, and other patty ingredients. Shape the mixture into 4-5 oval patties and chill in the fridge while you prepare the gravy.
- Make the GravyIn a large pot, sauté the onions in butter and oil on medium heat until soft and translucent, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. During frying gradually add about 200ml of water ( not all at once) to prevent from sticking.Once onions are golden (but not browned), stir in the sugar and cook for a few more minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the flour. Then, add 800 ml of beef stock, red wine, tomato purée, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Return to the heat and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, then set aside.
- FryingFry the patties in oil for 2 minutes on each side until a crust forms. They don’t need to be fully cooked at this stage. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Assemble and BakePlace the patties in a single layer in the dish and pour the gravy over them, ensuring they are submerged. Cover loosely with aluminium foil and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 35 to 40 minutes. In the last 10 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking uncovered.
- Let the dish rest for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
The total calories for the whole dish are approximately 2,150 kcal. This estimate can vary depending on the specific types and brands of products used. The recipe serves 3 as a large meal, so each serving is roughly 717 kcal.