Today I’m throwing back to an old American classic with this Keto Salisbury Steak & Mushroom Gravy Recipe. Low carb and gluten free, this is a keto comfort food the entire family can enjoy!
This keto Salisbury steak recipe instantly transports me back to my childhood, and if you grew up in the 70’s and 80’s then you will probably relate!
My earliest memory of Salisbury Steak was back when we were kids and we’d beg my mom, who cooked everything from scratch, to let us get frozen “TV dinners” as an occasional treat. They came in a disposable aluminum container that had little partitions with a protein, a starch (usually mashed potatoes – instant), a veggie like corn or peas, and a little square of dessert.
Do any of you remember those days? When you had to bake them in the oven because there were no microwaves, and it took FOREVER (like 45 minutes!) for them to be ready!?
The struggle was real.
Anyway, my favorite was the (not keto) Salisbury steak – mostly because it came with the cherry pie which was my preferred dessert option. The Salisbury “steak” itself was basically a hamburger with gravy on it, which wasn’t nearly as offensive as the awful gelatinous round slices of fake turkey with gravy that my brothers usually got (they preferred the apple pie) so I didn’t really mind.
I hadn’t thought about it in years, until I was working as a cook for large groups of volunteers and one of the things on the menu that we made all the time was, you guessed it, Salisbury Steaks!
We were on a tight budget there so it was a good way to feed a crowd, but the name bugged me because YOU’RE NOT FOOLING ANYONE – it’s a hamburger with gravy on it people!!!
Still, we managed to make them tasty, and they were usually a hit with a big pile of mashed potatoes.
Here in Belize, it’s not easy to get a good steak – especially on our island, so we’ve been eating more chicken and ground beef lately. Hungry Jr. has always liked steak with mushrooms and onions, so recently I decided to try out this keto Salisbury Steak on him.
We all enjoyed it – but even he commented, “This isn’t real steak mom, it’s a burger with gravy on it.”
I KNOW.
The misleading name aside, this keto Salisbury Steak recipe is a great dinner option that works well for the entire family – and it’s relatively easy to prepare because you bake the “steaks” in the oven.
A win/win for those busy weeknights now that school has started up again!
I loved these Keto Salisbury steaks with my Better Than Potatoes Cheesy Cauliflower Puree, but you could also serve it with buttered zoodles or any other low carb veggie side dishes. Just be sure you have something to soak up that delicious keto mushroom gravy with!!!
If your family isn’t a fan of mushrooms, you can omit them and just use the onions – but I’ll be sad for you.
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Keto Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
A low carb remake of the classic Salisbury Steak! Quick and easy, the patties are baked in the oven making this an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love!
Ingredients
For the Salisbury Steaks:
- 2 pounds ground chuck (80/20)
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the gravy:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease (or more butter)
- 2 cups sliced button mushrooms
- 1 cup sliced yellow onions
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
For the Salisbury Steaks:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine all of the steak ingredients in a medium sized bowl and mix well.
- Form into 6 oval patties, about 1 inch thick, and place them on a cookie sheet.
- Bake for 18 minutes, or until the patties are cooked through.
For the gravy:
- Melt the butter and bacon fat (if using) in a large skillet.
- Add the mushrooms and cook on medium high heat until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side.)
- Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, until golden and soft.
- Add the broth and the Worcestershire sauce, stir and cook for 3 minutes, stirring to scrape any bits off of the bottom of the pan.
- Add the sour cream, stir well, and remove from the heat. (if you want a thicker gravy you can cook it on low for a 5 extra minutes to condense it.)
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over the warm Salisbury Steaks with extra parsley for garnish if desired.
Notes
In case anybody wants nutrition info separately:
1 Salisbury Steak: 354 calories, 24g fat, 2.5g net carbs, 30g protein
1/3 cup gravy: 103 calories, 10g fat, 2.5g net carbs, 2g protein
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Keto Dinner Recipe
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak & 1/3 cup gravy
- Calories: 457
- Fat: 34g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
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Jules says
I don’t know how you got a low carb on this dish? I ran it through myfitnesspal.com and came up with 31 carbs. The Almond flour alone is 18 carbs.
Mellissa Sevigny says
Net carbs subtracts the fiber.
sandra McKee says
Why do you need flour at all in this recipe?
Mellissa Sevigny says
You can omit it, but it works like breadcrumbs would to lighten up the patties so they aren’t hockey pucks. But a high percentage of fat in your meat will keep them tender so go for it if you want to.
Medeja says
Yummy! The gravy sounds so good!
Marianne says
Just a tip, to prevent the sour cream from curdling when adding it to the hot gravy…..first stir a small amount (1/4 to 1/2 cup or so) of the hot liquid into the sour cream, stir well, then add the sour cream mixture into the gravy.
Can’t wait to try this, sounds delish!
Tracy says
I made this last night and it was delicious. Perfect for a rainy evening!
Claudine says
You literally read my mind! I just googled this recipe two nights ago and was ready to make someone else’s version but now I will make yours instead because your recipes are always spot on. Thanks!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks Claudine, hope you like it!
Claudine says
It was awesome!
Debbie says
I used to love Salisbury Steak TV dinners with the dessert. We would eat them on TV trays in front of the TV. Fun memories. This recipe is super easy. Thx!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Hopefully eating this brings back good memories as well Debbie! It did for me anyway – though it tasted a lot better than store bought if I do say so! ;)
GrannyMumantoog says
Love the walk down memory lane! I come from a time when not only were TV dinners new, so were TVs LOL! The tidbit about Dr Salisbury was fascinating too. I looked him up on Wikipedia :)
These look delicious and I love that they’re cooked in the oven! I’m going to make a big batch of them and freeze them individually for quick meals. I live alone with occasional company so this will be perfect grab and go dinner for how ever many I need. Then I can make a quick sauce as needed.
Mellissa Sevigny says
I think freezing them in batches is a fantastic idea – in fact I might do that myself! I can even freeze them with the gravy and cauliflower puree in small containers and just throw them in the microwave when I need one! Gotta love modern appliances ha ha! Enjoy!
Hawkce541 says
My dad would freeze gravy in a Tupperware container. Once frozen, he would run warm water over the container to separate the gravy from it and vacuum pack it. It will last a long time, as long as no air gets in.
Deborah says
This sounds delicious. I have made Salisbury Steak many times using a recipe given to me that used boxed stuffing mix. It was quick and easy for week night dinners, but because I now eat low carb I have not made Salisbury Steak for over a year. Thank you for the recipe.
I also remember TV dinners, usually served on either Friday or Saturday night when my parents didn’t want to cook!
Mellissa Sevigny says
That’s usually when I could get my mom to go for it too Deborah – we’d have them on Friday nights sometimes while we watched Dukes of Hazzard and Knight Rider! Oh the memories! Ha ha!!!
Renee says
We grew up eating TV dinners too….without a micro. We loved the dessert ones too…..I liked turkey because of the cranberry sauce.
Okay…made your cauliflower mashed potatoes tonight. Game. Changer. We made a grass fed Chuck Roast the other week and the only thing missing was mashed potatoes. Now I can’t wait to make another. YUM!
Kaywess says
I remember those TV dinners. I was a Salisbury Steak because of the cheery pie girl too. I’m pretty excited to try this recipe. Nostalgic, dudget-friendly and low-drag. Sounds perfect.
Mellissa Sevigny says
Hope it’s a hit Kaywess!!!