Here’s a **complete Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak meal recipe**—from raw ingredients to a ready-to-serve dish, including gravy and optional vegetables. It’s perfect for a hands-off, comforting dinner.
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## **Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak (From Raw Ingredients)**
### **Ingredients (Serves 4)**
#### **For the Patties**
* 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
* 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
* 1/4 cup milk
* 1 small onion, finely chopped
* 1 egg
* 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 1/4 tsp black pepper
#### **For the Gravy**
* 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) condensed cream of mushroom soup
* 1/2 cup beef broth
* 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
* 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
* 1/4 tsp black pepper
* 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
#### **Optional Vegetables (Meal Prep Option)**
* 3–4 medium potatoes, diced
* 3–4 carrots, sliced
* 1 cup green beans or peas (add near the end of cooking)
* 1 small onion, sliced (for extra flavor in gravy)
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### **Step 1: Prepare Patties**
1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
2. Form into 4–6 oval patties.
3. (Optional) Brown in a skillet 2–3 minutes per side for extra flavor—but not necessary.
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### **Step 2: Layer Slow Cooker**
1. Place raw potatoes and carrots at the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Place patties on top of the vegetables.
3. Add sliced onion if using.
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### **Step 3: Make Gravy**
1. In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper.
2. Pour gravy evenly over patties and vegetables.
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### **Step 4: Cook**
* Cover and cook:
* **Low:** 6–7 hours
* **High:** 3–4 hours
* If adding green beans or peas, stir in during the last 20–30 minutes of cooking.
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### **Step 5: Optional Gravy Thickening**
* If gravy is thin, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir into the slow cooker. Cook on **high for 15–20 minutes** until thickened.
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### **Step 6: Serve**
* Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
* Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
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### **Meal Prep Tips**
* Assemble raw ingredients in the slow cooker insert the night before, cover, and refrigerate. In the morning, just start the slow cooker.
* Leftovers store in airtight containers in the fridge for 3–4 days.
* You can freeze uncooked patties for later use; add extra cooking time if cooking from frozen.
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If you want, I can give a **super-easy 4-ingredient “dump-and-go” slow cooker Salisbury steak meal** version where everything goes in raw and cooks in about 4 hours with minimal prep.
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