Here’s a classic, comforting Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak recipe — rich brown gravy, tender beef patties, and perfect over mashed potatoes.
🥩 Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
Ingredients
For the patties:
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the gravy:
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- Mix patties
Combine all patty ingredients in a bowl. Form into 4–6 oval-shaped patties. - Brown (optional but recommended)
Sear patties in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side. This adds flavor and helps them hold together. - Make gravy mixture
In a bowl, whisk together soup, beef broth, gravy mix, and Worcestershire sauce. - Assemble in slow cooker
Place sliced onions and mushrooms on the bottom. Add patties on top. Pour gravy mixture over everything. - Cook
- Low: 5–6 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- Serve
Spoon extra gravy over patties. Great with:- Mashed potatoes
- Egg noodles
- Rice
- Steamed green beans
💡 Tip for Thicker Gravy
If you want it thicker at the end:
- Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water
- Stir into slow cooker
- Cook on High for 15–20 minutes
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A from-scratch (no canned soup) version
- A low-carb/keto version
- Or an Instant Pot version