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Whole30 salisbury steak in a cast-iron skillet with plenty of brown gravy, mushrooms, and a wooden spoon.

Easy Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy (Whole30, Paleo, Low Carb)

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A lactose-free, grain-free, gluten-free, and low carb version of a classic comfort food, complete with plenty of creamy brown gravy.
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 35 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large cast-iron skillet
  • Spatula
  • Large plate
  • Large wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • whisk

Ingredients

For the Salisbury Steak

  • 2 tablespoons ghee (or 2 tablespoons neutral oil)
  • 4 ½-pound beef burger patties (fresh or frozen)
  • 14 slices white onion (approximately half of 1 medium white onion)
  • 12 ounces sliced baby bella mushrooms
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons anchovy paste (optional but recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
  • 1 14.5-ounce can compliant beef broth
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (more or less to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
  • 1 cup unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk (or 1 cup unsweetened, full-fat coconut cream; see Notes)

Serving Suggestions (All Optional)

  • mashed potatoes (or mashed cauliflower)

Instructions

  • Place cast-iron skillet on stovetop over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons ghee and let melt completely, swirling and tilting pan as needed to distribute ghee across entire surface.
  • When ghee has melted, place 4 ½-pound beef burger patties in skillet. Cook patties 3 to 6 minutes, then flip patties over and cook 3 to 6 minutes on other side, until burger patties are fully cooked-through.
  • Transfer fully-cooked burger patties to large plate and set aside.
  • Return skillet to stovetop and increase heat to medium-high. Add 14 slices white onion to skillet. Sauté onions, stirring occasionally, approximately 5 minutes or until onions are translucent.
  • When onions are translucent, add 12 ounces sliced baby bella mushrooms and stir to incorporate. Sauté mushrooms, stirring occasionally, approximately 3 minutes or until mushrooms begin to soften.
  • Add 4 cloves garlic and additional ghee if needed. Sauté garlic, stirring constantly, until garlic is fragrant, approximately 30 to 60 seconds.
  • When garlic is fragrant, add 2 teaspoons anchovy paste (if using) and 2 tablespoons tapioca starch. Whisk anchovy paste and tapioca starch into existing liquid in skillet until mixture is smooth.
  • Slowly pour 1 14.5-ounce can compliant beef broth into skillet in small increments, whisking constantly to incorporate beef broth fully before adding more.
  • Once all beef broth as been added, increase heat under skillet to medium-high. Bring liquid to boil. Once boiling, immediately reduce heat under skillet to low.
  • Remove skillet from heat and let cool slightly. Add ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 cup unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk to skillet. Whisk ingredients together until fully combined.
  • Return skillet to low heat. Return fully-cooked burger patties to skillet and spoon gravy from skillet onto patties. Simmer burger patties in gravy 3 to 5 minutes or until patties are warmed-through and gravy has thickened slightly.
  • Portion salisbury steaks onto serving plates with mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower. Spoon plenty of gravy onto steaks and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

  • Burger Patties: Frozen patties will take longer to cook than fresh ones. Be careful not to over- or under-cook your burger patties!
  • Coconut Milk: Use unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk. To use coconut cream (for a thicker gravy), place an unopened can of unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk in the fridge overnight. Open the can without shaking it - the coconut cream will be the thick, white layer that separates from the coconut water.
  • Make it Dairy Free: Use a neutral-tasting oil (avocado oil, olive oil, etc.) instead of ghee.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1 salisbury steak with gravyCalories: 712calProtein: 39gFat: 56gSaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 966mgPotassium: 1282mgTotal Carbs: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gNet Carbs: 13gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 7mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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