Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

A hearty and comforting dish featuring tender beef patties smothered in a rich mushroom gravy, perfect for serving over mashed potatoes or rice.

NewPublished Mar 12, 2026
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time1 hr
Total1 hr 20 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak with mushroom gravy served over mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 4 servings

  • (1 lb) ground beef
  • (1/2 cups) bread crumbs
  • (1/4 cups) onion, finely chopped
  • (1 egg)
  • (1 tsp) Worcestershire sauce
  • (1/2 tsp) garlic powder
  • (1/2 tsp) salt
  • (1/4 tsp) black pepper
  • (1 cup) beef broth
  • (1 cup) mushrooms, sliced
  • (1/2 cups) onion, sliced
  • (1/4 cups) ketchup
  • (1 tbsp) cornstarch
  • (1 tbsp) water

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1 egg, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Form the mixture into 4 equal patties.

  3. 3

    In a skillet over medium heat, brown the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Transfer the patties to the slow cooker.

  4. 4

    In the same skillet, add 1 cup sliced mushrooms and 1/2 cup sliced onion. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Pour the mixture over the patties in the slow cooker.

  5. 5

    In a bowl, mix 1 cup beef broth, 1/4 cup ketchup, and pour it over the patties and vegetables in the slow cooker.

  6. 6

    Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.

  7. 7

    In the last 30 minutes of cooking, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water to create a slurry. Stir it into the slow cooker to thicken the gravy.

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