The Perfect Fall Meal: Gluten Free Salisbury Steak & Idahoan #SignatureRussets Mashed Potatoes

I've partnered with Idahoan on this sponsored post and all opinions stated are my own.

You know, some days you just need a meal that feels hardy and "hits the spot". With today being the first day of fall, even though we are in warm Florida weather, I would say today was one of those days in my home. I was craving something different, something that just makes you feel like "home". 

I started brainstorming and realized that Salisbury Steak and Mashed Potatoes was just the right thing to make! This pairing is made up of the perfect comfort foods, the best way to start fall out on the right foot! Filling, flavorful, and a family favorite, what more could you ask for?  Do you want something savory and delicious for dinner tonight?

Making Salisbury steak is actually easier than you would imagine. Go ahead and get your apron and grab these items from the pantry to get started:

    1 tbsp olive oil    
1 white onion, finely chopped 

2 garlic cloves, minced     

5oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced    

For the Salisbury Steak:
1lb ground beef   

½ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs     

1 egg     

2 tbsp ketchup     

1 gluten free beef bouillon packet    

½ tsp Worcestershire sauce     

3 tsp dijon mustard

For the Gravy:
2 tbsp unsalted butter     

3 tbsp plain flour     

2 cups beef stock     

1 cup water     

2 tsp dijon mustard    

 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce     

Salt and pepper

Begin this recipe by heating the oil on medium, in a skillet. Add in the onion and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes - remove about half of the onions and place in a large bowl.

Now go ahead and add the mushrooms into the skillet and cook these for around 2 minutes as well, then place in a medium bowl on the side.

Next you'll want to add the Salisbury Steak ingredients in the large bowl and use your hands to mix all the ingredients until combined, not overdoing it. Divide into 5 patties or so.

You'll want to get cookin' now, add a splash of oil and heat over high heat, adding steaks in a timely manner. Cook one side of the patty for about 1 minute, then flip and cook for another minute (note: these will still be somewhat raw).

Take the skillet off the stove and transfer your steaks to a plate. Turn the heat down to a medium/low setting and return the skillet to the stovetop. Adding the butter, then adding the flour once the butter has melted - cooking the combination for around 30 seconds to a minute.

Mix in the remaining gravy ingredients until completely smooth, increasing the heat slightly, adding in the additional onions and mushrooms. Stir until smooth and then add the steaks and the juices from the plate as well.

Cook all together for 7 minutes, or until gravy is thickened and steaks are cooked through. During this time go ahead and start following the directions on the Idahoan potato packet.

Remove steaks and place on plate, taste gravy and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve steaks with gravy on top and Idahoan potatoes on the side!

While the Salisbury steak is a bit more involved to make, the mashed potatoes are easy-peasy thanks to Idahoan! The new Idahoan Signature Russets taste just like homemade mashed potatoes without all the added effort. With more than six pounds of premium Idahoan russet potatoes in each 16 oz pouch and a nice smooth taste with just a hint of butter and cream, these delicious potatoes taste just like the ol' family recipe you love to make and no one will know the wiser - unless you share your Idahoan secret!

So tell me, what are your favorite fall meals? Also, if you give this meal a try, be sure to let me know what you think of the deliciousness in the comments below!