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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak The Cozy Family Dinner Your Weeknights Have Been Waiting For

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak is your weeknight lifesaver – juicy beef patties simmered in savory mushroom gravy, all with hands-off ease. Serve over mashed potatoes or noodles for ultimate comfort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Patties
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
Gravy and Assembly
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 2 cans cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz each)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp mustard optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 8 oval patties.
  2. (Optional) In a skillet over medium heat, brown the patties on both sides for about 2 minutes per side.
  3. Place sliced onions on the bottom of the slow cooker. Arrange patties on top.
  4. In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and mustard. Pour over patties.
  5. Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or on High for 3–4 hours.
  6. Serve patties hot with gravy over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.

Notes

Make ahead, freeze for later, or swap with ground turkey for a lighter version. For thicker gravy, add a cornstarch slurry at the end.