This recipe was triggered by watching ‘That ’70’s Show’ late the other night. In the episode, Midge has left Bob and Bob, heartbroken and lacking culinary skills, is at the supermarket buying a stack of Salisbury Steak TV dinners. A woman, Joann, approaches and makes fun of the hapless Bob and the Salisbury Steak dinners. Now I thought… “Hey, don’t disrespect the delicious Salisbury Steak! Make fun of TV dinners all you want, but let’s enjoy the tasty dinner Salisbury Steak can be!”. So without further ado, let’s make Salisbury Steak and you can judge for yourself!

Heat medium skillet over medium heat, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
Combine the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Spread the flour mixture on a large plate.
Reserve the flour for use later.
Dredge the cube steak in the flour ensuring complete coverage.

Fry the steak in the skillet, approximately 5 minutes on each side.

When thoroughly browned, remove to a plate and cover to rest. Return the skillet to the heat and increase to medium/medium high. Caramelize the mushrooms and onions, approximately 7 – 8 minutes.

Add 2 tbsp of the remaining flour to the mushrooms and onions, stir to coat well. Add the garlic and sweet peppers, fry until the garlic is fragrant, approximately 30 seconds.

Add the vermouth and beef broth, stirring gently to incorporate the flour and thicken the gravy. Add the browning sauce and stir to incorporate. Lower the heat to medium and simmer until thickened.

Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.

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