Description
Comfort meets convenience in this hearty Salisbury Steak with Gravy, slow-cooked to perfection in your crockpot. Tender beef patties smothered in rich, savory sauce promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground beef
Binding and Moisture Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 packet onion soup mix
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
Liquid and Sauce Components:
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Combine ground beef with bread crumbs, milk, egg, onion soup mix, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blending ingredients until uniform.
- Carefully shape the meat mixture into 8 oval-shaped patties, ensuring even thickness.
- Quickly sear patties in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, creating a golden-brown exterior without fully cooking the meat.
- Spread thinly sliced onions across the bottom of the crockpot, creating a flavorful base for the patties.
- Gently arrange seared patties atop the onion layer, maintaining a single layer without overcrowding.
- Whisk beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, and Worcestershire sauce in a separate bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the patties, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle sliced mushrooms across the top of the dish for added texture and flavor.
- Secure the crockpot lid and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until patties reach an internal temperature of 160°F and become tender.
- Transfer patties to a serving platter, spooning the rich mushroom gravy over the top.
- Serve immediately alongside creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Lean Meat Selection: Choose ground beef with 80/20 or 85/15 fat content for juicier, more flavorful patties that won’t dry out during slow cooking.
- Gentle Mixing Technique: Handle the meat mixture lightly when combining ingredients to prevent tough, dense patties that can become rubbery.
- Searing Shortcut: Quickly browning patties before slow cooking adds rich caramelized flavor and helps seal in moisture, preventing bland results.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based alternatives, and use gluten-free breadcrumbs to accommodate different dietary needs without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg