Savory and Delicious While Easy To Make Family Dinner
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs i prefer to use garlic and herb salad crutons to make my bread crumbs. they add a nice flavor and the chunks add a nice crunch.
- 1 small onion peeled and chopped as fine as you prefer
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or fresh if perfered
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or fresh if prefered
- 2 tablespoon oil i use vegatable, but olive would go quite nicely
- Carbohydrate 11.6737000079568 g
- Cholesterol 129.9857029 mg
- Fat 25.7663763892585 g
- Fiber 1.05000000630281 g
- Protein 24.7034803972295 g
- Saturated Fat 8.14789585806761 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (164g)
- Sodium 192.600241133751 mg
- Sugar 10.623700001654 g
- Trans Fat 2.97259954645481 g
- Calories 383 calories
Step-by-step
- In A Medium Mixing Bowl Combine First The Egg And Spices.
- Mix Well.
- Next Add Meat, Onion, And Bread Crumbs.
- Mix So That All Of The Ingredients Are Evenly Dispersed.
- Next, Use Hands To Separate The Mixture Into 4 Equally Sized Portions.
- Form Portions Into Oval Patties About 1/4Th Inch Thick.
- Fry Patties In A Skillet With Oil On Low To Medium Heat For About 15 Minutes Or Until Center Is Brown And The Outside Is Lightly Crisped.
Unlike a standard hamburger patty designed for high-heat searing and a medium-rare center, Salisbury steak requires thorough cooking throughout while maintaining internal moisture. Ground beef naturally tightens and releases its juices when subjected to heat, making the binder crucial for structural integrity. Whisking the egg and seasonings together before incorporating the meat ensures uniform distribution of flavor without overworking the proteins, which otherwise results in a dense texture.
Controlling Heat and Moisture
Maintain the skillet temperature between low and medium settings. Cooking these oval shapes for roughly 15 minutes allows the exterior to develop a crisp crust while the interior safely reaches doneness without burning the aromatics. Olive oil provides a fruity note compared to neutral vegetable oil, though higher heat applications require monitoring to prevent scorching the crushed croutons or breadcrumbs.
- Incorporate breadcrumbs gradually to absorb excess fat rendering from the meat.
- Patties should measure approximately one-fourth inch thick to cook evenly through the center.
- Store leftover cooked patties in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Substitute dried herbs with a 3:1 ratio if using fresh alternatives.
