Easy Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy (Whole30, Paleo, Low Carb)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons ghee (or 2 tablespoons neutral oil)
• 4 ½-pound beef burger patties (fresh or frozen)
• 14 slices white onion (approximately half of 1 medium white onion)
• 12 ounces sliced baby bella mushrooms
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 teaspoons anchovy paste (optional but recommended)
• 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
• 1 14.5-ounce can compliant beef broth
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (more or less to taste)
• ½ teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
• 1 cup unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk (or 1 cup unsweetened, full-fat coconut cream; see Notes)
• mashed potatoes (or mashed cauliflower)

Steps

1. 1

   Place cast-iron skillet on stovetop over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons ghee and let melt completely, swirling and tilting pan as needed to distribute ghee across entire surface.

2. 2

   When ghee has melted, place 4 ½-pound beef burger patties in skillet. Cook patties 3 to 6 minutes, then flip patties over and cook 3 to 6 minutes on other side, until burger patties are fully cooked-through.

3. 3

   Transfer fully-cooked burger patties to large plate and set aside.

4. 4

   Return skillet to stovetop and increase heat to medium-high. Add 14 slices white onion to skillet. Sauté onions, stirring occasionally, approximately 5 minutes or until onions are translucent.

5. 5

   When onions are translucent, add 12 ounces sliced baby bella mushrooms and stir to incorporate. Sauté mushrooms, stirring occasionally, approximately 3 minutes or until mushrooms begin to soften.

6. 6

   Add 4 cloves garlic and additional ghee if needed. Sauté garlic, stirring constantly, until garlic is fragrant, approximately 30 to 60 seconds.

7. 7

   When garlic is fragrant, add 2 teaspoons anchovy paste (if using) and 2 tablespoons tapioca starch. Whisk anchovy paste and tapioca starch into existing liquid in skillet until mixture is smooth.

8. 8

   Slowly pour 1 14.5-ounce can compliant beef broth into skillet in small increments, whisking constantly to incorporate beef broth fully before adding more.

9. 9

   Once all beef broth as been added, increase heat under skillet to medium-high. Bring liquid to boil. Once boiling, immediately reduce heat under skillet to low.

10. 10

    Remove skillet from heat and let cool slightly. Add ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 cup unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk to skillet. Whisk ingredients together until fully combined.

11. 11

    Return skillet to low heat. Return fully-cooked burger patties to skillet and spoon gravy from skillet onto patties. Simmer burger patties in gravy 3 to 5 minutes or until patties are warmed-through and gravy has thickened slightly.

12. 12

    Portion salisbury steaks onto serving plates with mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower. Spoon plenty of gravy onto steaks and serve immediately.