School kitchen Salisbury steak was way better than school kitchen meatloaf.
Posted on 07/02/2025 7:40:41 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Ever wondered why exactly a Salisbury steak tastes so different from a hamburger patty, even though they kind of appear to be the same thing? While each of these classic dishes can be delicious in their own right, typically, a hamburger patty is simply a formed patty made of beef. Depending on the cook, a hamburger patty may be seasoned with a little salt and pepper, or might just be a straight-up, unseasoned piece of formed ground beef. Salisbury steak, however, is more than just a bun-less hamburger. Created by Dr. James H. Salisbury at the end of the 19th century, the now-beloved comfort food was designed to support the gut health of Civil War soldiers, many of whom were dying in droves due to digestive illnesses. Salisbury theorized that a diet rich in beef and coffee could lessen the stomach problems soldiers were having in the field. While Dr. Salisbury's theories didn't hold up over time, his namesake steak has remained a staple in the diets of many Americans.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, products sold as Salisbury steak have to contain at least 65% meat, with up to 25% of a Salisbury steak's meat content coming from pork. The remaining ingredients may include bread crumbs, rolled oats, oat flakes, tomato purée, gravy, and more. While a Salisbury steak certainly does contain beef, its typical ingredient profile is closer to a slice of meatloaf than it is to a plain hamburger patty.
How to make your Salisbury steak distinct from hamburger patties
Whether you already have a classic Salisbury steak recipe you know and love or you're considering making the comfort food at home for the first time, you've got options. The dish is highly customizable, and with a little experimenting, you can find the perfect method for creating a Salisbury steak to come back to time and again.
Play around with seasonings in your recipe. Try going beyond the standard brown sugar, salt, and pepper blend by adding cajun seasoning, garlic powder, or paprika (or try smoked paprika to create a different, more savory flavor profile). Binding agents also leave room for customization, as does gravy. While Salisbury steak is traditionally served with mushroom gravy, caffeinated red-eye gravy is a fun twist (and gives a nod to Dr. Salisbury's theory that a coffee-heavy diet was ideal next to Salisbury steak). In the mood for something a bit more indulgent? Dredging your Salisbury steaks in seasoned flour before frying in a pan with a bit of oil can add an unexpected bit of crunch that elevates your recipe. This tip also works super-well if you're working with frozen Salisbury steaks and want to transform them into a hearty family dinner.
everyone knows its
beer and bacon
baked bean sandwich is too dumbA Brit, no thanks
Indeed.
Only one to eat. All other are made up of lips and parts of another area.
I’ve never heard of this Pork content thing or the other stuff in the above article.
In My world Hamburger Steak is a well packed Large Beef Burger Hand formed type patty that is minimum thickness of 1/2” ip to 1+” or more in thickness and as big as 6” x 4” cooked to order seasoned with Kosher Salt and Freshly ground Pepper and served with Brown Beef flavor Gravy, choice of Potato and a Vegetable of choice with a Bread usually Texas Toast for cleaning up the Gravy.
Option for the Gravy is no Gravy but he Steak Sauce of choice like A1 or other brand. Yes You can still get the Texas Toast:
Salisbury Steak is a Beef Steak that’s a good quality thinly sliced steak (1/4” - 1/2” thick) and run through a Tenderizer, seasoned with Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper and Minced Fresh Garlic or Garlic Powder (what many people would call a Cutlet.) Cooked to Order and served with Brown Beef flavor Gravy, Baked Tater and a Veggie of choice and a Dinner Roll.
Then We would be moving in to a Real CFS (Chicken Fried Steak) if Anyone would like the details on that I will be happy to share the info.
Throw in eggs and you would have my diet.
Pieces Part, Parts Pieces !!!
The ONLY Hotdog for sure !!!!
Gravy. Mushrooms.
That sounds good.
Find a local Ranch/Farm that sells direct to the local people.
We have this: https://millsfamilyfarm.com/
“Throw in eggs and you would have my diet.”
I like it!
But fried rather then baked.
No, actually it doesn't.
the frozen patties are encased in frozen gravy.
Years ago, the State of Connecticut went after Taco Bell for its Steak Burrito, maintaining it wasn’t really steak, and forcing them to change the name. The counter argument was that it was as much steak as Salisbury Steak is, and that is sold in half of the diners and luncheonettes in Connecticut at the time. I do not know if the diners had to change their menus.
School kitchen Salisbury steak was way better than school kitchen meatloaf.
That’s basically the recipe I use, make an onion gravy. Instead of bouillon cubes I like to use “better than bouillon”. Try it! Make it a little on the hot side concentration wise.
Ore-Ida makes single serve (well 2 servings supposedly) mashed potatoes in a pouch that are easy to make. Garlic and onion are OK anyhow. The applewood sounded promising but taste weirdly synthetic
It reads like an artificial intelligence article.
When I was a young man, there is no telling how many miles of ditchbanks I cleared, or how many cords of firewood I cut, spit, and stacked from it, while fueled up on RC colas and moonpies. It was my generations version of redbull. Lol
“What’s better than a meatloaf sandwich...besides a BLT.”
A meatloaf sandwich with bacon, lettuce, and tomato?
Veggie tables have nitrates also....not as much as meat...but...
FYI
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