Easy Oven-Baked Salisbury Steak with Homemade Mushroom Gravy – Juicy ground beef patties baked in the oven and smothered with a rich, flavorful mushroom gravy. Made with simple ingredients like bread crumbs and pantry staples, this family-friendly dinner is quick to prep and perfect for weeknights. Includes step-by-step freezer instructions so you can make-ahead for meal planning or enjoy later as a freezer-friendly comfort meal.
Easy Salisbury Steak Recipe
If you love classic comfort food but also want the convenience of make-ahead meals, this Freezer Salisbury Steak recipe is for you. Juicy ground beef patties smothered in a rich mushroom and onion gravy make the perfect hearty dinner any night of the week.
This recipe is not only delicious fresh, but it’s also freezer-friendly, making it a lifesaver for meal planning. You can prep the patties ahead of time, store them in the freezer, and bake whenever you need a quick, comforting dinner that feels homemade.
Looking for other ground beef recipes? You might also like my Crockpot Salisbury Steak and hamburger steaks recipes—both are easy, family-friendly options that pair perfectly with mashed potatoes or rice.
How To Make Homemade Salisbury Steak
In a medium sized bowl combine 1/4 cup of French Onion Soup, 1/4 cup of Cream of Mushroom Soup, ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
Shape into 6 steak patties. Place in 13×9 casserole dish that has been sprayed with nonstick spray. For easy freezer meals I like to use foil pans (this one is “lasagna size”). You could also use a 13×9 casserole dish, but keep in mind if you only have 1 or 2 casserole dishes and you freeze them, you might run into some trouble if you need a fresh dish for dinner one night and realize all yours are in the freezer. For this reason I like to keep a few foil pans on hand (plus they are easy cleanup – no dishes!).
Once the steaks are baking for 30 minutes you can start making your delicious mushroom gravy. In a small bowl combine remaining soup, water, milk and mushrooms. Pour over steak patties. Bake for 10 more minutes.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Look at how delicious this looks!
How To Freeze Salisbury Steak
After cooking your Salisbury Steak, let it cool completely. Once cooled, transfer the patties and gravy to an airtight, freezer-safe container or wrap tightly with plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn. Label with the date and freeze for up to 3 months.
When ready to enjoy, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Remove any foil or plastic wrap, cover with fresh foil, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–45 minutes, until heated through and bubbly. For extra crisp edges, uncover the last 5–10 minutes of baking.
This method keeps your make-ahead freezer Salisbury Steak moist, flavorful, and ready for a quick weeknight dinner!
And just like that you have the easiest, most delicious Homemade Salisbury Steak that your family is going to love. Make sure to serve with mashed potatoes so you can add some creamy gravy on top of them too!
I hope you enjoy this Salisbury Steak for dinner!
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Easy Salisbury Steak (With Freezing Instructions)
PrintIngredients
- 1 (10.5 oz) can Condensed French Onion Soup
- 1 (10.5 oz) can Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium sized bowl combine 1/4 cup of French Onion Soup, 1/4 cup of Cream of Mushroom Soup, ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Shape into 6 steak patties. Place in 13×9 casserole dish that has been sprayed with nonstick spray. Bake for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl combine remaining soup, water, milk and mushrooms. Pour over steak patties. Bake for 10 more minutes. Allow to cool and then serve.
- Freezing instructions: Remove from oven and allow to cool. Label the container and cover the top with 2 layers of foil. Transfer to freezer. Once ready to eat, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove foil on top and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
Carol Brady says
Can I prepare this receipe the night before & put in fridge and bake next day ?
Pamela Reed says
You sure can. You might need to add a few extra minutes to the baking time since it’s coming from the fridge.
Carol Brady says
Will I need to bake after I prep & put in fridge ?
Pamela Reed says
You have 2 options. You can follow the recipe and bake the salisbury steak completely and then just store in the refrigerator (once cooled down) if you want to serve it in the next few days. Or you can just prep and bake the day of. If you want to prep ahead, prepare it as normal, placing in a 13×9 casserole and then covering it with plastic wrap. When you want to make it, remove from the refrigerator and sit on the counter while you preheat the oven. And then continue to bake it as recipe instructors. You will still need to prepare the soup, water, milk and mushroom mixture, but you can also do this ahead of time if you want too!
Swan says
Question- If I wish to freeze it- do I just bake the patties for 30 minutes- cool and then add the gravy mix-cover and put in freezer. Or do I need to bake the patties for 30 minutes- add gravy mix to the pan and back in the oven for 10 minutes-cool and place in freezer?
Pamela says
Hey Swan, sorry if the directions confused you. You’ll want to follow the recipe exactly, that includes baking the steak patties and putting the gravy on to cook 10 minutes more – so you’re baking 40 minutes total. After that, allow to cool and then freeze it. Hope this helps!
Swan says
yes , thank you!
Mary Ann says
Hi! So you cook it, cool it, freeze it, and reheat it from thawed at the same temp for the same time as the original cooking? Have you ever tried freezing it first – raw patties, sauce on top. Thaw and bake? Just curious! Thanks!
Jayne says
This take me right back to my mothers kitchen. Salisbury steak was the ultimate comfort food in our house.
Kushigalu says
What a great recipe to try. My family loved it!
Erika says
This looks incredible. I love how easy this looks to make.
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
It’s been years since I’ve made salisbury steak, but you’ve inspired me to make it again — and I love how simple your recipe is!
Lauren says
Yum! I love simple recipes like these for busy weeknights.
Jenni says
This was absolutely amazing! I made this last night and doubled the recipe. We will definitely be making this again! It was so full of flavor!
Pamela says
Hey Jenni, thank you for commenting! I’m so happy you liked it! 🙂
Leslie says
I haven’t had salisbury steak in years! Creamy sauces like this are always a hit with the kids. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Sandra L Garth says
This should be my dinner tonight it looks so good. Hopefully, Peapod will come to our area soon.
Beverly says
It is always so nice to have food in the freezer and this looks great.
Thanks for sharing at Over The Moon Party. Hope you come back next week so I can stop by again. I hope you will stop by Thursday Favorite Things tomorrow.
Hugs,
Bev
Marie says
This looks delicious! Freezer meals are my favorite because they make dinner so much easier. I’ve never thought of making freezer salisbury steak! That is genius! Thanks for the recipe!
Tandy | Lavender and Lime says
What a great idea. I should do something like this for when we travel. Always nice to come home to a cooked meal you haven’t had to actually cook after a trip 🙂
Jess says
Deliciousness! 🙂
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Richard says
I can see myself making and freezing this for myself this week. This looks lovely! Thanks, Rich 🙂
Carrie says
Yum! This looks so good, plus it seems like it’s pretty easy, and doesn’t require 10,000 ingredients. I’ve pinned this for a later date, I bet it’ll be delicious!
Julie says
I think my family would love this recipe!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says
I love freezer meals. There’s nothing better than having something homemade on a day there just isn’t enough time to cook. This salisbury steak looks very delicious.
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this looks great! I love freezer meals. If I don’t have a freezer full of meals I get a little anxiety about it! I have always used french onion soup for my salisbury steak gravy, it works so perfectly!
Amy (Savory Moments) says
I love Salisbury steak! I need to make it soon. It’s been too long. This freezer version is terrific (and freezer meals will be so great to have on hand for you once baby comes).
heather (delicious not gorgeous) says
i’ve never had salisbury steak before. it feels like very stereotypical american 70s food, but as someone who has no problems and perhaps too actively embraces ground beef things (meatloaf!!) and cream of mushroom soup, this sounds delicious.
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
Those are very much like our Frikadellen over here…my husband’s favourite meal. Yours with mushroom gravy looks particularly comforting and delicious.