Entree: United States – Salisbury steak

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 16 min

Additional 2 min

Total 28 min

Ingredients

- 1.5 lb (680 g) ground beef, formed into 4 oval steaks, approx. 6 oz (170 g) each
- 1 medium onion, approx. 6 oz (170 g), thinly sliced
- 4 oz (115 g) cheddar cheese, sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Step 1 Gently form the ground beef into 4 oval-shaped steaks, about 6 oz (170 g) each. Season both sides of each steak with salt, to taste, and black pepper, to taste.
2. Step 2 Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the steaks to the dry skillet and sear 3–5 minutes per side, until well browned and cooked to preferred doneness. Use the beef's rendered fat for cooking; if excessive fat accumulates, spoon some off.
3. Step 3 Remove the steaks to a plate and keep warm. Reduce heat to medium, add the sliced onion to the skillet and cook in the pan juices until softened and beginning to brown, about 6–10 minutes. Add 1/4 cup (60 ml) water to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits to form a thin jus.
4. Step 4 Return the steaks to the skillet and spoon the onion-and-juices over them. Top each steak with a slice of cheddar if using; cover briefly until cheese melts, about 1–2 minutes.
5. Step 5 Serve the Salisbury steaks topped with the onion pan jus. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, to taste, and black pepper, to taste.