Ah, Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak—a classic comfort food that’s tender, juicy, and smothered in rich gravy. Using a slow cooker makes it almost foolproof. Here’s a complete recipe:
🥩 Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the patties:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the gravy:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water (for thickening, optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Make the Patties
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until just combined (don’t overmix).
- Form into 4–6 oval-shaped patties.
2. Prepare the Slow Cooker
- Lightly spray the slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Layer half of the sliced onions at the bottom.
3. Assemble
- Place the patties on top of the onions.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together beef broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Pour over the patties.
4. Cook
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, if you want thicker gravy, mix cornstarch and cold water and stir into the slow cooker.
5. Serve
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Spoon plenty of gravy over the patties.
Tips for Best Results
- Use ground beef with some fat (80/20) to keep patties tender.
- Optional browning: Sear the patties in a pan for 2–3 minutes per side before slow cooking for extra flavor.
- Veggie upgrade: Add carrots or mushrooms to the slow cooker for extra texture and flavor.
If you want, I can give a “creamy onion and mushroom gravy version” that turns this Salisbury steak into a restaurant-level dish.
Do you want me to do that?
