These Ground Turkey Salisbury Steaks are tender, savory patties smothered in a Homemade Mushroom Onion Gravy that tastes like it simmered all day - even though it's on the table in about 40 minutes. If you've ever wondered how to make Salisbury steak with ground turkey, I'm here to show you it's super easy and just as satisfying as the original.
Recipe Highlights
- Ground turkey works great here. It takes on seasoning beautifully, and honestly, once it's simmered in that rich gravy, nobody in my family misses the beef.
- The gravy is everything. This mushroom gravy recipe is made right in the same skillet, which means maximum flavor and minimal cleanup. This is a win-win for me.
- One pan, one dinner. Everything comes together in a single skillet.
- It's totally versatile. Serve it over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Recipe Ingredients
For the Turkey Steaks:
- Ground Turkey: 93% works best. It holds together well without being dry. Don't go too lean or the patties can fall apart.
- Fine Breadcrumbs: These act as a binder and help keep the patties tender. We use plain breadcrumbs.
- Egg: Another binder, don't skip it.
- Ketchup: Adds a little sweetness and keeps things moist. Trust me on this one.
- Worcestershire Sauce: This is where a lot of that savory, deep flavor comes from. Essential.
- Garlic Powder and Onion Powder: Simple pantry seasonings that go a long way.
- Salt and Black Pepper: Season well, ground turkey needs it.
- Olive Oil: For browning the patties.
For the Mushroom Onion Gravy
- Butter: It gives the gravy that rich, silky base. I don't recommend swapping it out. However, more olive oil may be used.
- Sliced Mushrooms: Baby bellas or white button mushrooms both work great.
- Yellow Onion: Thinly sliced gets soft and melts right into the gravy.
- All-Purpose Flour: This thickens the gravy. Whisk it in well so there are no lumps.
- Beef Broth: Beef broth gives you that deep, rich flavor. Turkey, chicken, or vegetable broth works too if that's what you have.
- Worcestershire Sauce: A little goes a long way to deepen the flavor of the gravy.
- Dried Thyme: Optional but it gives a subtle herby note that's really nice.
- Salt and Pepper: Taste and adjust at the end before serving.
How to Make Ground Turkey Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Mix just until everything is combined. Do not overwork it or the patties will get tough.
Mom Tip
I like to keep a box of rubber gloves in the kitchen. When it comes to mixing meatball or patty mixtures, my hands do a much better job than any spoon, and the cleanup couldn't be easier.
Shape into 4 to 6 oval patties, about ¾-inch thick. Try to keep them even so they cook evenly.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side until nicely browned. They won't be cooked all the way through yet. They will finish cooking in the mushroom gravy. Remove to a plate and set aside.
Mom Tip
Don't rush the browning step! Getting a good sear on those patties before they go into the gravy is what gives this dish so much flavor.
In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the sliced mushrooms and onions.
Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly brown.
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Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir well.
Cook for 1 minute to get rid of the raw flour taste.
Slowly whisk in the broth, scraping up all those good browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the Worcestershire sauce and thyme if using. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until it thickens up nicely.
Return the turkey patties to the skillet. Spoon the gravy over the top. Cover and simmer on low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the patties reaches 165°F.
Spoon extra gravy over the top and serve immediately over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or rice.
Leftovers and Storage
This recipe stores really well, which makes it a great meal-prep option.
- Refrigerator: Store leftover patties and gravy together in an airtight container for up to 4 days. The gravy keeps the turkey moist, so leftovers reheat beautifully.
- Freezer: You can freeze the patties with the gravy for up to 3 months. Let everything cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe container. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Reheating: Warm on the stovetop over low heat with a splash of broth to loosen the gravy. The microwave works too. Cover and heat in short intervals.
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Complete Recipe
Ground Turkey Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Onion Gravy
Ingredients
For the Turkey Steaks:
- 1 ½ pounds Ground Turkey 93% lean works best
- ½ cup Fine Breadcrumbs
- 1 Large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ¾ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
For the Mushroom Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 8 ounces Mushrooms sliced
- ½ Yellow Onion medium, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Beef Broth or turkey broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix just until combined, do not overwork.1 ½ pounds Ground Turkey, 1 Large Egg, 2 tablespoons Ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce, ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder, ½ teaspoon Onion Powder, ¾ teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Black Pepper, ½ cup Fine Breadcrumbs
- Form into 4 to 6 oval patties, about ¾-inch thick.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add patties and cook 4-5 minutes per side, until browned and mostly cooked through.1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Remove to a plate and set aside (they will finish cooking in the gravy).
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add mushrooms and onions. Cook 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned.2 tablespoons Butter, 8 ounces Mushrooms, ½ Yellow Onion
- Sprinkle flour over the mushroom mixture and stir well. Cook for 1 minute.2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- Slowly whisk in the broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Add Worcestershire sauce and thyme (if using.) Simmer 3 to 5 minutes until thickened.2 cups Beef Broth, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce, ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme
- Return the turkey patties to the skillet. Spoon gravy over the top. Cover and simmer on low for 8 to10 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the patties reaches 165°F.
- Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning if needed.Salt and pepper to taste
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