These turkey Salisbury steaks with mushroom gravy make a delicious and filling dinner. In this recipe, ground turkey replaces ground beef but the flavor is all there, the turkey is generously seasoned and the mushroom gravy is rich and flavorful.
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Ingredients
- Meat – This is turkey Salisbury steaks so we’ll use ground turkey, choose one that has a little fat for flavor.
- Spices – For dry spices we'll keep it really simple with just salt and black pepper
- Condiments – Ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and steak sauce are used to add flavor and color to the ground turkey.
- Dairy – From the dairy aisle we need butter to make the roux for the gravy.
- Egg – We need an egg to bind the turkey patties.
- Vegetables – Yellow or white onion, white button mushrooms and garlic.
- Liquid – Use chicken broth to make the gravy for extra flavor.
- Pantry – From the pantry we’ll need flour to make the roux for the gravy and panko breadcrumbs to form the turkey steak patties.
- Oil – Use a little oil to brown the turkey steaks, use something that’s flavorless and has a high smoke point. We use canola oil.
Instructions
Slice the onions and the mushrooms, but don’t slice them too thin so that they hold up in the gravy.
Add the ground turkey, salt, pepper, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, steak sauce, egg and breadcrumbs to a large bowl. Mix together until all the ingredients are incorporated.
Separate the ground turkey mixture into 4 patties (like a fat hamburger). Then, shape each patty into an oval shape (Like an elongated burger). Place the patties on a baking sheet or plate.
Fry the patties
Heat the oil in a large, deep, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is very hot – but not quite smoking, add the turkey patties. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, per side until they are browned.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and lower the burner to medium-low.
- Remove the patties and place them on a plate or pan.
- Keep them warm by covering loosely with a piece of aluminum foil.
- Don’t worry if the ground turkey steaks are not cooked through, they will finish cooking in the gravy.
Finish the dish
- Drain the excess oil from the skillet but do not wash or wipe. Place it back over medium-low heat and add the butter.
- When the butter is melted and foamy add the mushrooms and onions.
- Cook them gently stirring occasionally until they start to soften.
- It will take about 4-5 minutes until the onions become translucent and take on a golden color.
- Next, add the flour to the onion and mushroom mixture, stir to combine well.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes to cook out the flour a little bit, stir frequently to prevent sticking.
- Raise the heat to medium and add the chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper while gently scrapping the bottom of the skillet as you stir. Stir making small circles over the entire pan.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer (it will take about 5 minutes). Then, add the browned patties (along with any juices collected on the plate) back to the pan.
Bring the liquid back up to a simmer; this will just take 1-2 minutes. Lower the heat to medium low, cover and continue cooking, at a simmer, for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally and flip the steaks at least 2 times during the cooking time. Uncover the skillet for the last 5 minutes of cooking to thicken the gravy further, if desired.
Use an instant read thermometer to ensure the steaks are at least 165°F at the thickest part of the largest piece. If they are not up to temperature, continue cooking for 5-10 minutes and check again.
Taste the gravy and add salt if needed. As a reference we added ¼ teaspoon to ours. Serve with your side dish of choice.
Frequently asked questions
If the gravy is not thickening, uncover the pan and allow it to simmer for a few minutes until the desired consistency is reached. Keep in mind that gravy thickens as it cools, you don’t want to take it too far. Also, as the gravy simmers and reduces, it also concentrates. Be careful with the salt. Always taste before you add extra.
If your gravy is too thick, add more broth. That’s an easy fix! Add a little bit of broth at a time while stirring until the gravy reaches the desired consistency and then heat through.
Use ground turkey that contains a little bit of fat. We use 85/15, which means it’s 85 percent lean and 15 percent fat content. You can use leaner if you wish (like 93/7 which is 93 percent lean and 7 percent fat), however I don’t recommend using ground turkey breast. There’s just not enough fat or flavor for the turkey patties.
Traditional side dishes served with Salisbury steak are mashed potatoes (to soak up the delicious gravy) and mixed vegetables. Other good choices include: French fries, roasted potatoes, or other vegetables like roasted broccoli and carrots.
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📖 Recipe
Turkey Salisbury Steaks and Mushroom Gravy
Ingredients
Ingredients Salisbury Steaks
- 1 pound Ground Turkey 85/15 or 93/7
- 1 Garlic Clove minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Ketchup
- ½ tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- ½ tablespoon Steak Sauce we used A-1
- 1 Egg
- ½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2-3 tablespoons Oil use a neutral flavorless oil with a high smoke point, we used canola oil
Ingredients Mushroom Gravy
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 Medium Onion sliced about ¼ inch thick (use a yellow or white onion)
- 8 ounces White Button Mushrooms sliced about ¼ inch thick
- 2 tablespoons Flour
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- ½ tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- ½ teaspoon Salt plus extra if needed at the end (we use kosher salt)
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Add the ground turkey, salt, pepper, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, steak sauce, egg and breadcrumbs to a large bowl. Mix together until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Separate the ground turkey mixture into 4 patties. Shape each patty into an oval shape. Like an elongated burger. Place the patties on a baking sheet or plate.
- Heat the oil in a large, deep, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is very hot – but not quite smoking, add the turkey patties. Cook the patties for about 2-3 minutes, per side until they are browned.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and lower the burner to medium-low. Remove the patties and place them on a plate or pan. Keep them warm by covering loosely with a piece of aluminum foil, and/or place the plate in the microwave or oven. They stay nice and warm in an enclosed space away from drafts. Don’t worry if the ground turkey steaks are not cooked through, they will finish cooking in the gravy.
- Drain the excess oil but do not wash or wipe the skillet. Place it back over medium-low heat and add the butter. When the butter is melted and foamy add the onions and sliced mushrooms. Cook gently for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the flour to the onions and mushrooms, stir to combine well and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Raise the heat to medium and add the chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon salt and black pepper. Stir, while gently scrapping the bottom of the skillet as you go.
- When the sauce is simmering, add the patties back to the pan (it will take about 5 minutes to come to a simmer).
- Bring the liquid back up to a simmer (just 1-2 minutes), lower the heat to medium low, cover and continue cooking, at a simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, and flipping the steaks at least 2 times during the cooking time.
- Uncover the skillet for the last 5 minutes of cooking to thicken the gravy further, if needed. Keep the gravy at a simmer, raise or lower the heat as needed.
- The internal temperature of the turkey Salisbury steaks needs to be at least 165°F at the thickest part of the largest piece. Use an instant read thermometer to make sure they are up to temperature. If it’s not, continue cooking for 5-10 minutes and check again.
- Taste the gravy and add salt if needed. As a reference we added ¼ teaspoon to ours.
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Nutrition
The nutritional information above is computer generated and is only an estimate. There is no guarantee that it is accurate. This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.
Emily
Very tasty. Gravy anything is a go in my house and We’ve been subbing ground Turkey/chicken for beef lately and when I saw this I had to try it. Loved it!
Julie
Why chicken broth and not beef? Just curious ... I made this last winter and I am questioning myself
Elizabeth
Hi Julie,
Since the Salisbury steak patties are made with ground turkey we stick with a poultry based broth. Beef broth will work just as well. The flavor will different of course. There is also a beef version of this dish. Use the search box and enter Salisbury steak. Hope this helps!
Nicole
I never leave comments on recipes but had to on this one. My son loves Salisbury steak however I don’t eat beef. I’d been searching for a recipe and came across this one. My family raves about it! It’s amazing and easy to make. Thanks for such a fabulous recipe that I’ve made quite a few times now.
Elizabeth
Hi Nicole,
That's wonderful to hear! I did not eat beef for a long time so I created my favorite ground beef recipes with turkey. I'm so happy you all enjoy it.
Daralynn
This was good , but I can’t figure out what it taste like . It’s very flavorful and juicy . Thanks for sharing .
Valerie
Best ground Turkey recipe I have had in a long time. I followed the recipe exactly! My very picky 4 year old even ate it!
Elizabeth
Hi Valerie,
So happy to hear it. If the kids like it, that's a win!
Beth
These were amazing. My husband isn't a big ground turkey fan but he LOVED these. Thank you so much for the recipe!!
Elizabeth
Hi Beth,
So glad to hear you both enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by!
Maureen Singleton
My family loved this!! My mushrooms had gone bad so I just had the onions in the gravy. Delicious and will definitely be added to the rotation!
Thank you!
Virginia
So yummy!! Thanks for this recipe. Perfect comfort food 🙂
Elizabeth
Hi Virginia,
It's my pleasure! Happy you enjoyed it.
Cookin Deva
Followed the recipe to the “T” and it turned out perfect. The recipe was easy to follow and was delicious. Both my husband and I loved it. Will definitely make it again. TFS
Elizabeth
Happy to hear you enjoyed it!
J.J. Gonzales.
I was very disappointed in this recipe. The overall flavor was good, but it wasn’t Salisbury steak, it was Salisbury mush.
I followed the recipe to a T, paying close attention to detail and the meat mixture completely fell apart in the pan. Part of a recipe is how the food holds up and is presented and it was very frustrating that I had a poorly presented and unappetizing result because the meat just wouldn’t hold its shape.
Cam
Thank you for this. I was looking for something quick and easy that I could make for my parents before I head off to work tonight. Thank you again!
Elizabeth
Hi Cam,
It's my pleasure, I hope you enjoy it!
KIMBERLY
This was a delicious, simple meal. I'm not the best gravy maker, so I used the turkey brown gravy mix packet.. It took 2 gravy packets to thicken the gravy. I also added onion powder, garlic powder and other spices.
Cheerful
I made this exactly as written tonight. We have an Alpha-Gal allergy (allergy to all Mammal Meats) in our house, and I am so tired of the same ole same ole thing. One of the meals I have missed is Salsbury Steak. This recipe hit all the marks of the meal I have been missing! Thanks for sharing!
Elizabeth
Hello,
It is my pleasure! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the Salisbury steak. I have a fair number of ground turkey recipes on the site because for a long time I did not eat beef. So I adapted my family's favorite ground beef recipes to be made with turkey to not miss out. Use the search box and type in "ground turkey" to find more, if you need them. Thank you for stopping by!
Christine
I too have alpha- gal allergy. I can’t anything mammal - only fin or feather! This recipe is excellent to follow. Good to know there other turkey or chicken recipes on the site.
Lorie
Made this tonight we loved it. Learning to give up red meat and this receipt was excellent! Thanks for sharing it
Elizabeth
Thanks Lorie, happy you enjoyed it! I love subbing in ground turkey in ground beef recipes.
Ruby
Delicious recipe. I didn’t have chicken broth so used beef broth. So darn good. I’ll make this again.
Thank you for sharing.
Elizabeth
Hi Ruby,
My pleasure, glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Gina
Loved it! I cooked it with 93% ground turkey and due to weight loss challenge I used only 5G of ghee total in the recipe. Used GF all purpose flour and added some fresh oregano at the end, delicious!!
Tina A.
I followed the recipe. Delicious!!! Family loved it. Thank you!
Elizabeth
Thank you Tina, I'm glad you all enjoyed it!
Cheryl
Made this tonight and my husband & I loved it! Definitely will make this again!
Kerri
Love, love, love! Hubby said "excellent dinner tonight" thanks for sharing! I'll be looking at more of your delicious recipes for sure!
Elizabeth
Thank you Kerri, I'm glad you all enjoyed it!
Rose
tried it tonight and was disappointed that the patties were not holding up like the beef patties.
Xiomy
Did this tonight and it was sooo good! I didn’t have steak sauce so I googled the replacement and added more ketchup and Worcestershire as the replacement. Very tasty! Will do this recipe again!
Elizabeth
Hi, thank you for the tip! So happy you enjoyed it.
Nancy
This dish was delicious. My husband loved it as well. Served it with homemade mashed potatoes. Made it exactly as you have posted the recipe. So flavorful! Will definitely make it again.
Elizabeth
Thank you Nancy, really happy you enjoyed it!
Kim
Very good, family enjoyed the meal with mashed potatoes and sugar snaps. Since I don’t like onions, I sliced them thinly and used Vadalias. Will make again.
Doug
I added some fresh tarragon to the patties for a nice freshness. I also added Cream at the end to add an additional creaminess to it. Came out amazing.!
Kay A.
Great flavor!
Charlene
Added sliced yellow squash and zucchini w seeds taken out so we could eat more veggies. It was delicious. Will make it again.
Diego
This is great! I have made this a couple times now and it is always a big hit. Had a 16oz container of mushrooms tonight so it was even better.
Elizabeth
So happy you enjoyed it!
Meesh
Thank you Elizabeth,
I substituted flour with Corn starch to avoid gluten and it
Was delicious!
Elizabeth
Hi Meesh,
Thanks for the tip! Happy you enjoyed it.
Kathy
Delicious 🤤 my kids don’t eat too much American food but this dish they repeated🙌
Elizabeth
So happy you all enjoyed it!