Description
This Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak recipe delivers tender, flavorful beef patties cooked to perfection in a rich mushroom gravy. Combining ground beef with savory seasonings and onion soup mix, then slow-cooked to melt-in-your-mouth texture, this comforting dish is perfect for an easy and hearty meal with minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
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Beef Patties
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 (2 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
Gravy
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup water
- 1 (0.87 ounce) envelope brown gravy mix
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the beef mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, dry onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, steak seasoning, egg, and bread crumbs. Mix all ingredients thoroughly to evenly distribute seasonings and binders.
- Form patties: Divide the mixture evenly and shape into 4 round patties, ensuring they are compact but not too dense to allow even cooking.
- Brown the patties: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the patties for 2-3 minutes per side until a golden crust forms, enhancing flavor and texture.
- Transfer to slow cooker: Remove the browned patties from the skillet and place them at the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer to receive the gravy.
- Prepare the gravy: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, water, and brown gravy mix until smooth and well combined.
- Add the gravy: Pour the prepared gravy evenly over the patties in the slow cooker, ensuring they are fully covered to keep them moist during cooking.
- Slow cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours until the patties are fully cooked and tender, and the gravy has thickened.
- Serve: Carefully spoon the Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy onto plates, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve hot with your preferred side dishes.
Notes
- For best flavor, do not skip browning the patties before slow cooking, as it develops a richer taste.
- You can add sautéed mushrooms or onions to the gravy for additional texture and flavor.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables to complete the meal.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger groups using a bigger slow cooker or two separate slow cookers.
