Salisbury Steak with Dilled Mashed Potatoes

An old-time diner favorite, seasoned ground beef patties, shaped like "steak" are pan-fried and served with brown gravy and dilled mashed potatoes.

Recipe Ingredients:

Dilled Mashed Potatoes:
1 (22-ounce) package frozen mashed potatoes*
2 1/3 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup dairy sour cream

Salisbury Steak:
1 pound ground beef
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup saltine cracker crumbs
1 egg white
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (12-ounce) jar brown gravy

Cooking Directions:

1. For Dilled Mashed Potatoes: Combine potato ingredients except sour cream in 2-quart microwave-safe dish; cook according to package directions. For thicker potatoes, cook longer. Stir in sour cream.
2. For Salisbury Steak: Combine ingredients except gravy in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick oval patties.
3. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place patties in skillet; cook 10 to 12 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning once. Remove.
4. Add gravy to skillet; heat through. Serve gravy over patties and potatoes.

Makes 4 servings.

*Or make homemade mashed potatoes, about 5 cups or so and proceed with recipe.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of the Beef Industry Council.