📍 Where this dish comes from: Houston, Texas · Emancipation Park
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Salisbury steak is a Southern diner and home-cooking staple, delivering the flavor of a good burger with the comfort of a full gravy dinner. This version keeps every bit of that savory, mushroom-forward gravy while thickening it without any flour.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- 1/2 onion thinly sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, almond flour, egg, Worcestershire, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and shape into 4 oval patties.
- Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear patties 3–4 minutes per side, until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining butter to the skillet, then mushrooms and onion. Cook 6–7 minutes, until softened and browned.
- Pour in broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
- Whisk in xanthan gum a little at a time until the gravy thickens slightly.
- Return patties to the skillet, spooning gravy over top. Simmer 8–10 minutes, until patties are cooked through.
- Serve hot, smothered in gravy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 400kcal | Protein: 30g | Fat: 28g | Fiber: 1g
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Health Benefits
- Almond flour adds fiber and healthy fats in place of breadcrumbs.
- Mushrooms contribute B vitamins and antioxidants at very little added carb cost.
- A quick, one-skillet dish that fits easily into a weeknight rotation.
Pairs Well With
- Buttery Southern Mashed Cauliflower
- Bacon and Cheddar Broccoli Salad

