Here’s a slow cooker Salisbury steak recipe—tender, flavorful, and perfect for an easy weeknight meal. I’ll give a step-by-step preparation including the gravy.
Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Recipe
Ingredients (4 servings)
For the Steak Patties:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- ½ cup (50 g) breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Gravy:
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water (optional, for thicker gravy)
Optional Garnish:
- Sliced onions or mushrooms sautéed
Instructions
1. Make the Patties
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until just combined.
- Form 4–6 oval patties, about ½–¾ inch thick.
2. Prepare the Slow Cooker
- Lightly grease the slow cooker insert.
- If you like, quickly brown patties in a skillet 2 minutes per side for extra flavor (optional but recommended).
- Place patties in the slow cooker.
3. Make the Gravy
- In a bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and black pepper.
- Pour gravy over the patties.
4. Slow Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until patties are tender.
- Optional: About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch and water and stir into gravy to thicken.
5. Serve
- Spoon patties and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
- Garnish with sautéed onions or mushrooms if desired.
Tips
- Browning patties first enhances flavor but isn’t strictly necessary.
- For a richer gravy, add 1 tsp soy sauce or a splash of heavy cream at the end.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors meld.
If you want, I can also give a slow cooker version with caramelized onions and mushrooms cooked separately for a restaurant-style touch—it makes the Salisbury steaks extra luxurious.
Do you want me to provide that version too?
