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Salisbury Steak Casserole

Hearty Salisbury steak casserole is an easy way to have your favorite comfort food without a lot of fuss. Juicy ground beef, simmered in French onion soup, mixed with veggies, and topped with fluffy mashed potatoes, all in a single dish!

skillet Salisbury steak casserole

Classic Salisbury steak might bring up memories of a tv dinner or two that I have eaten. Yes, my parents ran a restaurant, but we still ate convenient comfort food. I did, especially when I was home along after school.

I couldn’t resist the ground beef patty and that gravy that I usually stirred into the mashed potatoes. Right along with my peas.

You can certainly understand why it’s so delicious, and something I still eat every now and then (yes, I mean the tv dinner!) and enjoy every bite. I have upgraded mine to the Trader Joe’s version, but still makes my heart and belly happy.

If you like salisbury steak but don’t want to take the time to make those patties, this recipe is for you.

My other favorite comfort food casseroles with ground beef are my french fry casserole and my Big Mac casserole with tater tots. Both are kid friendly, like this homemade hamburger helper. which is a BIG PLUS!

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ingredients for a salisbury steak casserole with text overlay to label them

See recipe card for complete information on ingredients and their quantities.

Ingredient Notes

  • Ground beef – Substitute hamburger patties or even ground turkey like these turkey salisbury steaks.
  • Green beans – I like to use the french style cut ones to make it “fancy” but feel free to use what you prefer. If you use the canned ones, I suggest rinsing and draining them really well. Frozen ones work great too!
  • Mashed potatoes Make them fresh, use up those leftover ones, or if you’re short on time, buy some already made at the store.
  • Cream of mushroom soup – Substitute cream of onion soup if needed.
  • French onion soup – Swap out for canned brown gravy and onions.

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How To Make Salisbury Steak Casserole

cooked ground beef for salisbury steak casserole
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9×13 pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, cook the lb ground beef and ⅓ can of french onion soup until the meat is no longer pink. Remove to a bowl and drain excess fat if desired.
cooked golden mushrooms for salisbury steak casserole
  1. To the skillet add the butter. Cook the mushrooms and onions in the butter until the mushrooms are brown and the onions are tender. Remove to a separate bowl.
mixing the sauce ingredients for salisbury steak casserole
  1. Spread the ground beef in the bottom of casserole dish.

    In a medium bowl, combine the remaining french onion soup, onion soup mix, condensed mushroom soup, ketchup, water, Worcestershire sauce, flour, salt, pepper, and mustard powder. Stir to mix.

layering in mushrooms and sauce for a salisbury steak casserole
  1. Pour soup mixture over the meat mixture in the 9×13 and spread into an even layer. Top the soup mixture with the onion and mushrooms.

layers of green beans in a salisbury steak casserole
  1. Drain and rinse the canned green beans. Spread them over the mushrooms and onions. Spread prepared mashed potatoes over the top of the casserole and spread into an even layer.
uncooked salisbury steak casserole ready for the oven
  1. Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the internal temperature has reached 165F. Remove and let set for 3-5 minutes (it will be a little runny). Serve warm and enjoy.

For the full recipe and detailed cooking instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post.

One serving of Salisbury steak casserole removed from the rest of the bake dish

How To Store

Any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave in 30 second intervals until warmed through.

Warm large portions in the oven at 350F for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat. My favorite way to do this is in single portions. That way I can thaw them when my husband is traveling or I am craving it for lunch.

Serving Suggestions

I love this all on its own but if you need to stretch the budget a bit or want something on the side, I recommend a big salad, maybe some roasted veggies, and some crusty bread to soak up the yummy gravy.

A forkful of a version of salisbury steak casserole

Tips For The Best Casserole

  • If you want to brown the top just a bit more, then stick it under the broiler for the last few minutes. Keep an eye on it though so it doesn’t burn the top.
  • To make clean up easier, then spray your casserole dish with a light spray of cooking oil.
  • If the meat mixture seems a little dry, add a tablespoon or two of beef broth.
  • Let this sit a few minutes after removing from the oven. This allows everything to thicken a bit more so it is easier to serve.

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If you like the classic dish, then you will love this easy Salisbury Steak recipe. It’s a delicious meal that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner and will quickly become a family favorite.

Salisbury steak casserole in a dish missing one serving

Salisbury Steak Casserole

Hearty Salisbury Steak Casserole is an easy way to have your favorite comfort food without a lot of fuss. Juicy ground beef, simmered in French Onion soup, mixed with earthy veggies, and topped with fluffy mashed potatoes, all in a single dish!
4.86 from 7 votes
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Course: Ground Beef
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 10.5 ounces can french onion soup
  • ½ medium onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 1 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 14.5 ounces can french style green beans
  • 3 cups mashed potatoes prepared

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9×13 pan with nonstick spray.
  • In a large skillet cook the ground beef and ⅓ can of french onion soup until the meat is no longer pink. Remove to a bowl and drain excess fat.
  • To the skillet add the butter. Saute the mushrooms and onions in the butter until the mushrooms are brown and the onions are tender.
  • Spread the ground beef in the prepared 9×13 pan.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the remaining ⅔ french onion soup, onion soup mix, condensed mushroom soup, ketchup, water, Worcestershire sauce, flour, salt, pepper, and mustard. Stir to mix.
  • Pour soup mixture over the ground beef in the 9×13 and spread into an even layer.
  • Top the soup mixture with the mushrooms and onions.
  • Drain and rinse the canned green beans.
  • Spread them over the mushrooms and onions.
  • Top with prepared mashed potatoes and spread into an even layer.
  • Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until the casserole is bubbly and the internal temperature has reached 165F.
  • Remove and let set for 3-5 minutes (it will be runny a little)
  • Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

  • If you want to brown the top just a bit more, then stick it under the broiler for the last few minutes. Keep an eye on it though so it doesn't burn the top.
  • To make clean up easier, then pre-coat your casserole pan with a light spray of cooking oil.
  • Make sure to strain the ground beef after cooking it. There is enough liquid in the dish that you don't need extra water and oil.
  • You can garnish the top with some chopped parsley to sprinkle some color onto it.
  • Let this sit a few minutes after removing from the oven. This allows everything to thicken a bit more so it is easier to serve.
  • Nutrition

    Serving: 1 | Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 1345mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g

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    5 Comments

    1. 5 stars
      We’re somewhat obsessed with this casserole! It’s the comfort food we were craving and well be a regular in our house

    2. 5 stars
      I kind of reminded me of shepherd’s pie so I added peas and carrots to it. It was great. The family loved it.

    3. 5 stars
      This is the kind of recipe you want to make over and over again because it tastes like childhood and deliciousness. My entire family loved this.

    4.86 from 7 votes (4 ratings without comment)

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