Here’s a complete Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak recipe with ingredients and step-by-step instructions:
Ingredients (serves 4)
For the patties:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80% lean works best)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the gravy:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 cup sliced mushrooms
Instructions
1. Prepare the patties
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until evenly combined.
- Form into 4–6 oval patties.
2. Make the gravy
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
- Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth until smooth.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard (if using), garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Optional: stir in mushrooms.
3. Assemble in the slow cooker
- Place patties in the slow cooker.
- Pour the gravy over the patties, making sure they’re mostly covered.
4. Cook
- Cover and cook:
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
- Patties should be tender and gravy thickened.
5. Serve
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
- Spoon extra gravy over the top.
💡 Tips:
- Browning patties in a skillet first adds extra flavor but is optional.
- For thicker gravy, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into the gravy near the end of cooking.
- Leftovers taste great the next day!
If you want, I can also make a quick stovetop version of Salisbury steak that takes about 30 minutes but still tastes like the slow-cooked version.
Do you want that faster stovetop version?
