Pressure Cooker Salisbury Steak w/Onion Mushroom Gravy

November 6, 2017 By Jill Selkowitz / 65 Comments Updated June 13, 2021 / As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases; see all disclosures.

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Juicy Meat Patties in a Rich Onion Gravy, covered with Mushrooms, Pressure Cooker Salisbury Steak is a simple meal, made with pantry staples.

Pressure Cooker Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy

My memories of Salisbury Steak go all the way back to frozen TV Dinners, served in aluminum trays with compartments. The Salisbury Steak TV Dinner, came with peas, mashed potatoes and a brownie for dessert. It was all about the side dishes and dessert. I cannot even remember the last time I had a TV Dinner. I don’t think they are even called that anymore. Now they can be microwaved, which I imagine, makes it all the worse.

In minutes you can make a rich Gravy in the Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker and delicious and flavorful Salisbury Steaks.

Cast of Ingredients for Pressure Cooker Salisbury Steak

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Ingredients for Instant Pot Salisbury Steak

Yeah, there is a bunch, BUT, most of it just gets all tossed into a bowl together, so there is not much work!

This is a simple recipe, that comes together quickly and without much effort. The ingredients are simple pantry ingredients.

The Steaks will be juicy and covered with Mushrooms and Onions!

Whisk together Gravy Ingredients

Gravy ingredients whisk up pretty quickly. A measuring cup and whisk make quick work of it.

If you have some of my Homemade Bone Broth, use that. Otherwise, mix together some Better than Bouillon Beef Base and fresh water. The measurements are down below in the full recipe card.

Prepare the Salisbury Steaks

Why Use Food Processor?

Using a food processor makes the mixing of the Salisbury steak mixture super simple. It eliminates the need to chop and dice.
Plus, since the meat and seasonings are mixed in the food processor together, this ensures a very tight steak patty.

Pro Tip: The beef bouillon base, will give the steaks a deeper and very rich flavor.

Shape into Oval Patties

Why Use Potato Starch?

Using potato starch to dust the meat patties before searing will help keep in all the moisture and juiciness. It protects the meat from becoming dense and dry.
In addition, when searing the patties, your meal will easily side around and not stick to the bottom of Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker.
Not only that, but during pressure cooking, the potato starch will release and create its own “slurry,” which helps thicken the gravy.

Heat Cooking Pot and Add Oil/Butter

How do you make a Stainless Steel Pot, Non-Stick?

This part of the cooking process, is always important to share.
Always, always, heat up your stainless steel cooking pot (or Cast Iron Skillet) until fully ho.
Add the fat, after the pot is hot.

Make sure to always use a good quality fat. If you are dairy free or kosher try Kasandrinos Olive Oil, Grapeseed Oil, or Coconut Oil instead of butter.

Sear the Steak well on both sides

The potato starch is one I use often. It works especially well on chicken recipes like my Pressure Cooker Chicken Piccata recipe. The chicken will be plump and juicy and not dry out or become rubbery.

One of the biggest pluses to using potato starch in this manner is that not only will Pressure Cooker Salisbury Steak be moist and juicy, it will help thicken the Gravy without any need for flour.

Pro Tip: If you wait a bit before trying to move the Salisbury Steaks, they will develop a crust and make it easier to move and flip, without breaking up.

Add Cremini Mushrooms and Half the Onions

Add Mushrooms and Half the Onion

The Gravy will thicken as the Onions break down during cooking and the Onions will become a part of the Gravy.

As one who loves Onions, I like to add extra, right before closing the Lid, so that there are nice pieces of Onions in the Gravy.

Add Red Wine to Deglaze and Cook

Red Wine takes the flavor up another notch. When cooking with wine, it is very important to use a good red wine, NOT a wine labeled “cooking wine.” Never cook with that as it is just nasty. You want to make sure the wine you use to cook is a wine that you or wine drinkers would enjoy drinking.

If you are not a wine drinker, just ask at the wine shop, which is good to buy.

Deglazing the cooking pot with a spatula to remove any stuck on bits is very important. You cannot bring your pot to pressure if it is not properly deglazed. Make sure your spatula can withstand this type of heat and pressure, as you will be scraping the bottom of the pot.

Whisk in the Gravy Mix

Whisk in the Gravy mix well.

It will already be rich and delicious. Take a taste and see if you need more seasoning, but remember, the Salisbury Steak Patties are highly seasoned.

No need to buy frozen again! Wait until you see the next picture!!!!! TV Dinners!

BPA Free/Reusable Meal Prep Containers

Laura B, from the This Old Gal Cooking Community doubled the recipe and then packaged up the Salisbury Steak with my wonderful Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes recipe. It looks so yummy, but I think she needs to make the Forum Cafeteria Brownies, to package up too. 🙂

If you want to make your own “TV Dinners” like Laura, here is the link to buy the meal prep containers.

Sink the Salisbury Steak Patties into the Gravy

Adding thick cut onions on the top of the gravy, will help to keep some onions in tact and not turn into mush.

Watch the video below as I walk you through every step and detail of this recipe. I’ve given you a ton of information above, but sometimes a live visual of the process helps so you can follow along. I have my own cooking show on my YouTube Channel, so be sure to check it out and subscribe!

Watch my video and then scroll to the bottom for the printable recipe card.

Pot in Pot Side Dish!

If you want to make your side dish at the same time, now is the time to add it. This Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker Stackable Pans Set is perfect for pot in pot cooking. I use the lid with the wholes when cooking the potatoes at the same time.

After the pressure has released, all you have to do is mash the potatoes following my Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (Pressure Cooker) or add half carrots and make a delicious Instant Pot Potato Carrot Mash. Alternatively, if you prefer Rice, check out my Perfectly Cooked Pot in Pot Rice Recipe.

Instant Pot Salisbury Steak

This is a great make a head recipe. I often times will make a double or triple batch, shape the Patties and package up using my FoodSaver and freeze.

If you enjoy this recipe, you may also enjoy my Pressure Cooker Sloppy Joe recipe.

They are both comfort meals that take you back in time.

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About Jill Selkowitz

Hi, I'm Jill. I'm a mom to Tonkinese cats and enjoy sharing restaurant quality meals, easily made at home. With my easy step by step photos and directions, new cooks will be able to follow along and cook like rock stars.