This Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak is a comforting, classic dinner made with juicy beef patties simmered low and slow in a rich, savory mushroom gravy — tender, flavorful, and perfect for an easy, hearty meal with minimal prep.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Patties
- 1 lb 450g ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Gravy & Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 8 oz 225g mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cold water
Instructions
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Make the Steak Patties
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In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Mix gently and shape into 4 oval patties.
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Brown the Patties (Optional but Recommended)
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Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Sear patties for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly browned.
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Transfer patties to the slow cooker.
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Add Onions & Mushrooms
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Scatter sliced onions and mushrooms over the patties.
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Prepare the Gravy
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In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and Dijon mustard.
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Pour the mixture over the patties.
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Slow Cook
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Cover and cook:
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LOW: 6–8 hours
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HIGH: 3–4 hours
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Thicken the Gravy
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Mix cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry.
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Stir it into the slow cooker during the last 20–30 minutes of cooking until thickened.
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Serve
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Spoon rich gravy over the Salisbury steaks.
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Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.