Description
Tender, juicy, flavorful Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak – a hearty, comforting, easy dinner smothered in rich onion and mushroom gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salisbury Steaks
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Gravy
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently just until the ingredients are fully incorporated and cohesive.
- Form the Patties: Using your hands, shape the mixture into 4 oval-shaped patties of even size so they cook uniformly.
- Layer the Slow Cooker: Spread the sliced mushrooms evenly over the bottom of your slow cooker insert, creating a flavorful bed for the steaks to cook on.
- Mix the Gravy Base: In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, ketchup, and Dijon mustard. Pour this mixture evenly over the mushrooms in the slow cooker.
- Arrange the Patties: Gently place the formed beef patties on top of the mushroom and gravy base in the slow cooker, ensuring they are not stacked and are touching the gravy.
- Slow Cook: Cover with the lid and cook on low for 6–7 hours, or on high for 3–4 hours, until the patties are cooked through and tender.
- Thicken the Gravy: About 30 minutes before serving, carefully remove the patties and mushrooms using a slotted spoon. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the cooking liquid in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for several minutes, until the gravy thickens.
- Finish and Serve: Return the patties and mushrooms to the thickened gravy in the slow cooker. Let them heat through for the remaining 20–30 minutes. Serve warm, with extra gravy spooned over the top.
Notes
- If you prefer a smoother gravy, strain out the mushrooms and onions before thickening, then whisk them back in once the gravy is glossy.
- Try swapping 1/2 of the ground beef for ground turkey for a lighter version.
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream to the gravy after thickening.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered egg noodles for a full meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with gravy
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg