Salisbury Steak

A low-sodium, protein-rich meal made with lean meat and simple ingredients, suitable for a kidney-friendly diet.
Diet preference: Gluten-free
Meal type: Dinner, Main course
Cuisine type: American
Ingredients
Yield:
4 servings
  • 1 pound chopped steak or lean ground beef, chicken or turkey
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • ½ cup green pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
Beef patties cooked Salisbury Steak style with gravy
Directions
Prep: 10 min, Cook: 30 min, Total: 40 min
  1. Mix together meat, onion, green pepper, black pepper, and egg. Form into patties.
  2. Heat oil in skillet, add patties and cook on both sides.
  3. Add half of water and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove patties.
  4. To meat drippings, add remaining water and corn starch. Simmer while stirring to thicken gravy.
  5. Pour gravy over steak and serve hot.
Nutritional Information
Serving size: 3 ounces
  • Calories 249
  • Carbohydrates 7 g
    • Dietary Fiber 1 g
  • Protein 22 g
  • Fat 57 g
    • Saturated Fat 3 g
  • Sodium 128 mg
  • Potassium 366 mg
  • Calcium 33 mg
  • Phosphorus 218 mg

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