Salisbury Steak Recipe (Gluten-Free)

Last Updated on September 22, 2025 by Carrie Korem, FNTP

Salisbury steak is one of those comforting meals that feels like home. Juicy beef patties smothered in a rich onion and mushroom gravy make for the perfect weeknight dinner. This version is gluten-free, easy to make, and full of nourishing ingredients your whole family will love.

What Is in Salisbury Steak?

Traditional Salisbury steak is made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, onions, and simple seasonings, then served with gravy. My recipe keeps the comfort-food flavor but skips the gluten. Instead of breadcrumbs, I use a mix of coconut flour and arrowroot flour to bind the patties while keeping them tender and delicious.

Here’s what you’ll need for the steaks:

• Ground beef
• Green onion and fresh parsley
• Celtic sea salt and black pepper
• Coconut flour and arrowroot flour (instead of breadcrumbs)
• Ghee for cooking

And for the gravy:

• Onion and mushrooms
• Garlic and thyme
• Tomato paste
• Chicken broth
• Celtic sea salt

How Do You Make Salisbury Steak?

Making Salisbury steak at home is easier than you might think. Just a few simple steps and you’ll have a hearty, wholesome dinner ready in under an hour.

Step 1: Mix and shape the patties

Combine the ground beef with onion, parsley, and seasonings. Form into 4 oval patties.

Step 2: Dredge and brown

Dredge the patties in a mix of coconut flour and arrowroot flour. Brown each side in a skillet with ghee.

Step 3: Make the onion-mushroom gravy

Cook the onions and mushrooms until soft and golden. Stir in the garlic, thyme, and tomato paste, then add broth and salt.

Step 4: Simmer and finish

Return the patties to the pan, cover, and let them simmer in the gravy until fully cooked.

Why I Use Grass-Fed Beef

Whenever possible, I choose pasture-raised, grass-fed beef. It’s richer in omega-3 fatty acids and CLAs, which can help reduce inflammation, and it’s free from hormones and antibiotics.

Conventional beef, on the other hand, is higher in omega-6 fats and cows are fed a diet of genetically modified corn and sometimes animal by-products. They are also often given hormones and antibiotics to help them grow faster and to prevent infections that arise from the animals living on a corn-fed diet. Before the beef gets to grocery stores, it’s often irradiated. This helps destroy any bacteria in the beef but it can also destroy nutrients.

Thankfully, grass-fed (aka pasture-fed) beef is getting easier to find at your local grocery store. I also love to buy from local farms. The site Eat Wild is a great place to search for local farms in your area.

If possible, it can be a good idea to buy meat in bulk and store it in a freezer. This saves money throughout the year. Sometimes farms require that you make a large purchase, so going in with some friends is helpful.

Salisbury Steak Recipe (Gluten-Free)

Ingredients

For the steaks:

• 16 ounces ground beef
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon coconut flour
• 2 tablespoons arrowroot flour
• 2 tablespoons ghee

For the sauce:

• 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix beef, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 oval patties.
2. In a shallow dish, mix coconut flour and arrowroot. Dredge patties in flour mixture.
3. Heat ghee in a skillet over medium-high. Cook patties for 3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, cook onions and mushrooms over medium heat for 10 minutes. Stir in garlic, thyme, and tomato paste. Cook 1 minute.
5. Add broth and salt. Return patties to the pan, cover, and simmer on medium-low for 10 minutes.
6. Adjust seasonings to taste and serve warm.

More Ground Beef Recipes

If you loved this gluten-free Salisbury steak recipe, you might also enjoy:
Beef Queso Dip 
Beef Enchiladas 
Pizza Soup 
Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash and MeatBalls

Salisbury steak doesn’t have to be complicated — or unhealthy. With real ingredients, a gluten-free twist, and a rich mushroom gravy, this recipe is the perfect mix of comfort and nourishment.

Salisbury Steak Recipe (Gluten-Free)

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• Author: Deliciously Organic
• Category: main dish
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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For the steaks:

• 16 ounces ground beef
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoons coconut flour
• 2 tablespoons arrowroot flour
• 2 tablespoons ghee

For the sauce:

• 1 yellow onion, sliced thin
• 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced (you can use white button if desired)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt

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Instructions

1. Place the beef, onion, parsley, sea salt and pepper in a bowl and use your hands to combine. Divide the beef into 4 oval patties.
2. Place the coconut flour and arrowroot in a pie plate. Dredge each patty in the flour mixture.
3. Heat the ghee in a sauce pan over medium high heat and swirl the pan to coat. Place the steaks in the pan and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the steaks from the pan and set aside.
4. Place the onions and mushrooms in the now empty pan, reduce to medium, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the garlic, thyme and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in broth and salt. Place the steaks back in the pan on top of the onion and mushroom mixture. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

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• Serving Size: Serves 4

Photo Credit: Becky Winkler