Ever wonder if you’ve got the option to take a classic recipe and make it better?

We just didwith Mississippi Salisbury Steaks.

These beef steaks are perfectly tender and well seasoned from handy ranch packets.

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The au jus is intense with umami flavors, which fully complement the hearty steaks.

They add a pop of acidity that the rich meat and gravy need.

This is also easy and fast enough for a weeknight dinner.

Southern Living Mississippi Salisbury Steaks ingredients

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Just serve with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.

)envelope ranch dressing mix

1largeegg

1cupfinely chopped yellow onion(from 1 small [6 oz.]

onion), divided

2Tbsp.canola oil

2Tbsp.all-purpose flour

2cupsunsaltedbeef stock

1(0.6-oz.

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Using clean hands, mix well until all ingredients are just combined.

Shape steaks:

Shape beef mixture into 4 (5 1/2-oz.

each) oblong patties (about 3/4-inch thick).

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Place on a parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet.

Cook steaks:

Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium until shimmering.

Transfer to a platter.

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Do not wipe skillet clean.

Cook onion:

Add flour and remaining 1/2 cup onion to drippings in skillet.

Cook over medium, stirring constantly, until onion softens and flour is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.

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Make gravy:

Gradually whisk in beef stock, and bring mixture to a boil over medium-high.

Stir in au jus gravy mix.

Spoon sauce all over patties, and simmer gently until warmed through, about 2 minutes.

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Garnish and serve:

Garnish with parsley.

Serve with egg noodles.

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Southern Living Mississippi Salisbury Steaks in the skillet garnished and ready to serve

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