Why is my Salisbury steak tough?
Chef's answer
The problem with Salisbury Steak is sometimes the patties are dry, tough, and flavorless. This recipe includes potato flakes which help keep the steaks tender and moist. The potato flakes are first reconstituted with milk and then added to the ground beef mixture.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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What to serve with Salisbury steak? I love to serve Salisbury steak with potatoes, noodles or even rice. To make this into a great family meal add in some vegetables like green beans, peas, roasted cauliflower or carrots to bring in some color and extra flavor. These have been our favorite family potatoes..
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Conventional Oven: Do not prepare in toaster oven.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut a slit in center of film cover. Bake on cookie sheet in center of oven 53 to 55 minutes. Carefully remove as product will be hot. Let stand 5 minutes spoon gravy over top. .
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However, most Salisbury steak recipes are not very healthy. They require butter and breadcrumbs and canned gravy. Darn it. Fortunately, there is a way to enjoy Salisbury steak without jeopardizing your clean diet..
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First, according to dictionary.com: Salisbury steak is a fancy hamburger. It is named after James Henry Salisbury (1823-1905), a doctor known for his comments on diets and nutrition.
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53 to 57 minutesPreheat oven to 375 degrees F. Slit film to vent. Cook on baking sheet in center of oven 53 to 57 minutes. Check that food is cooked thoroughly to 165 degrees F..
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Ingredients: SALISBURY STEAK: Mechanically Separated Chicken, Pork, Water, Beef, Textured Vegetable Protein (Soy Flour, Caramel Color), Breader (Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour [Bleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Durum Flour, Leavening [Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium ....
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Generally no. Microwaved precooked food that is hot enough to taste good is fine. Just poke it in the center, wait a sec, then check the temp of the fork. Most frozen dinners are pre-cooked, so they're probably just being over-cautious if they ask you to cook it a second time..
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