Sauce for Salisbury Steak

This savory sauce is the rich, brown gravy traditionally served over Salisbury steak, a dish of seasoned ground beef patties. It is typically made from a base of beef stock or broth, onions, mushrooms, and a thickener like flour or cornstarch. While the dish itself is American, the sauce's flavor profile is deeply rooted in European, particularly British and German, gravy-making traditions.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sauce is generally high in fat and sodium, with a moderate amount of protein from the beef stock. It provides a rich source of umami flavor and iron, with a typical serving containing roughly 80-120 calories, depending on the amount of fat and thickener used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	45 kcal
Protein	1.5 g
Carbs	6 g
Fat	1.5 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	580 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Iron	0.8 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.2 mg
Phosphorus	40 mg
Selenium	2 mcg
Copper	0.1 mg
Manganese	0.15 mg

Per 1/2 cup (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this sauce represents a classic example of American comfort food, transforming simple ingredients into a hearty, satisfying meal. Its unique character comes from the Maillard reaction, where browning the beef and onions creates deep, complex flavors that are the hallmark of a traditional gravy.