Here’s a cozy, set-it-and-forget-it Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak—extra tender patties in a rich onion–mushroom gravy.
🍖 Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak (Classic & Easy)
🛒 Ingredients
Patties:
- 500–700g ground beef (not too lean)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp mustard
- ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper
Gravy:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (or flour) + 3 tbsp water (slurry)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Mix & shape
Combine all patty ingredients and form oval steaks (5–6 pieces).
2. Quick sear (optional but recommended)
Brown patties in a hot pan, ~2 minutes per side. This boosts flavor and helps them hold together.
3. Load the slow cooker
- Bottom layer: sliced onions + mushrooms
- Top: browned patties
4. Add gravy
Whisk broth, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup. Pour over everything.
5. Cook
- LOW: 6–7 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
6. Thicken
Stir in the cornstarch slurry during the last 20–30 minutes until the gravy is glossy and thick.
🍽️ Serve with
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Steamed rice
- Buttered noodles
✨ Tips for Best Results
- Use 80/20 beef for juicy texture
- Don’t skip the onions—they melt into the gravy
- Add a splash of cream or a knob of butter at the end for richness
- Tastes even better the next day
If you want, I can show you a no-sear dump-and-go version, frozen meatball shortcut, or a healthier turkey version.
