Gourmet Salisbury steaks with a tangy cream-based horseradish Parmesan sauce. Tender ground beef patties are elevated by a zesty, nutty sauce, making this a restaurant-quality comfort dish for weeknights or gatherings.
1.6 pounds ground beef
4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried onion
1 egg
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt (for sauce)
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper (for sauce)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup beef or chicken broth
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon horseradish
Chopped chives for serving
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, dried onion, egg, and Dijon mustard; mix until just combined
Divide mixture into 4 patties (about 4 oz each)
Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side until browned
Transfer patties to oven and bake for 5-7 minutes for medium doneness
In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened (2-3 minutes)
Stir in 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, thyme, broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, and horseradish; simmer until slightly thickened
Return patties to the skillet and baste with sauce for 3-4 minutes
Serve steaks topped with sauce and garnish with chives
For extra tender steaks, briefly pulse ground beef in a food processor
Adjust horseradish to taste (start with 1/2 tsp)
Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed
Sauce can be made in advance and reheated
Leftovers store in airtight containers for 3 days