Instant Pot Salisbury Steak Recipe

This savory Instant Pot Salisbury Steak topped with a mushroom gravy is easy to make. It’s just like mom used to make, with much less effort and only a single dish to clean when you’re done.

Using an Instant Pot means that cooking goes incredibly fast and eliminates any chance the meat will dry out. 

This recipe was originally published in January 2023. I updated the photos and recipes notes in October 2025.

Aimee’s Recipe Notes

Taste & Texture: Juicy tender steak with a rich mushroom sauce.

Serving Suggestion: Salisbury steak is delicious with my baked mashed potatoes or egg noodles!

Cooking Method: I use this 6 quart pressure cooker to make this easy one pot dinner.

Leftovers: This recipe makes for excellent leftovers, so have an airtight container on standby after the meal. You can store this dish in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

Ingredient Notes

Scroll down to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients with measurements.

• Ground Beef – Reach for “lean” ground beef, with 5-10% fat content. We’ll reuse the drippings, and add butter to the gravy, so a higher % would be overkill here.
• Bread Crumbs – provides the texture and helps give the salisbury steaks structure.
• Egg – This is our binding agent. Having the correct ratio of eggs to breadcrumbs will ensure your steaks are juicy without falling apart.
• Mushrooms – Any of the common cap-style mushrooms like Baby Bellas will do. It is possible to make the gravy without mushrooms, but you’ll lose a lot of flavor.
• Corn Starch – This helps provide a nice thick gravy. Flour can be used if needed.
• Dijon Mustard – It works keeps the fat drippings from separating from the gravy. The flavor also pairs really well with beef. 

How to Make Instant Pot Salisbury Steak

You’ll need an Instant Pot with a “saute” function to complete this recipe as I’ve written it. Some of the older versions don’t incorporate the saute setting, but any of the newer Lux Series Instant Pots should have it. I use a 6-quart Lux Instant Pot in my kitchen.

Prep The Patties.

• Combine all of the Steak ingredients, mixing them thoroughly using a wooden spoon.
• Then form the resulting mixture into 4-5 oval-shaped patties using your hands. Try to create them at an identical size, so they cook similarly, with each one about ½” thick. 

Sear The Patties – Brown the patties on each side for 3-4 minutes, then rest on a plate. This searing process will create a wonderful flavor and texture on the outside of your steaks.

Prep The Gravy – Keeping your Instant Pot on the “saute” setting, add the mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Adding broth and water, deglaze the bottom of the pan. Scrape all those delicious bits of meat and veggie that are stuck there. This helps prevent the “burn notice” too.

Turn off “saute,” and add Worcestershire, mustard, and bouillon. 

Pressure Cook It! – Add the plated patties back to the pot full of gravy. Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 2 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes before venting any remaining steam. 

Finish & Serve – Plate the Steak patties first. Then combine the corn starch and remaining water to finish the gravy. With the pot set on “saute,” whisk the liquid together until it thickens. Spoon the finished gravy over your steaks and serve while it’s still hot.

Easy Dinner Recipes

If you love classic comfort food, be sure to try my Instant Pot Tuna Casserole recipe next!

Love using your Instant Pot for dinner? Try my easy Instant Pot Chicken Tacos for the perfect weeknight meal. Or give my reader favorite Instant Pot Mac and Cheese recipe a try next.