This classic recipe for Slow Cooker Salisbury steak is tender and has plenty of gravy, goes great with mashed potatoes.
Hi all! This Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak is a classic recipe that I’ve wanted to put on my website for a while. I made a version of this with cube steak a few years ago, not only did that not turn out well, I cooked it too long and the patties were as hard as a rock.
This time I made patties from ground beef, crackers, egg, milk, and seasoning. I add a gravy mixture, onions and mushrooms to the slow cooker with the patties. 4.5 hours later on the low setting, the patties are perfectly tender and the gravy has thickened.
I hope you try this recipe, it’s one the best home cooked meals I’ve had in a long time! I think this goes great with mashed potatoes, but it would be great with a baked potato too. Have a great weekend.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker - 5 quart or larger
Ingredients
For the patties
- 1 lb. ground beef, 7% fat
- 1/2 cup crushed crackers, I use Ritz, but saltines work great too
- 1 egg
- 2 Tbsp. milk
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- cooking oil (for browning the patties)
For the gravy mixture
- 10.5 oz. can cream of mushroom soup, I use roasted garlic variety
- (2) .87 oz. packets brown gravy mix
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
Veggies:
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- white onion, sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the ground beef, crushed crackers, egg, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder and oregano. Mix together with clean hands, don't over mix. Form the meat into 4 patties. Set aside.
- In another large bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, gravy packets, water and thyme until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan. When the oil and pan are hot add the patties, brown on both sides. No need to cook through.
- Add half of the mushrooms and onions to the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the patties on top. Add remaining onions and mushrooms on top of the patties. Pour over gravy mixture.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4.5 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Here are my favorite easy ground beef recipes for the slow cooker:
- Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole
- Slow Cooker Shipwreck Stew
- Slow Cooker Land Your Man Baked Beans
- Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin
- Slow Cooker Hobo Dinner
- Slow Cooker Taco Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers
- Slow Cooker Texas Trash Beef and Bean Dip
- Slow Cooker Porcupine Meatballs
- Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Meatloaf
- Slow Cooker Chuck Wagon Chili
- Slow Cooker Hamburger Hash
This looks delicious! Will plan on making soon!
Fantastic. Glad I found this.
Can u make more than 4 patties using the same ingredients?
Yes, should be fine! Kind of like meatballs.
I have a family of 6. I am converting this to accomodate the extra servings. Would I need to lengthen the cooking time?
I think the same amount of time should work fine.
I live alone, so would halve the recipe, have a second meal ready to reheat … but how do i halve an egg? I tried beating it, but it’s still impossible (for me), to gauge the amount.
So, what terrible thing would happen, if i tossed in all of the egg?
I think it would be fine, maybe have to add even less milk so the patties will hold together.
I did the recipe with 1 pound ground beef and 1 pound lean ground porc. I also add few spices, frozen green peas, baby carrots and lots of sliced white mushrooms with the rest of the ingredients listed. SIMPLY DELICIOUS!.
What seasonings did you add please
/what is a good substitute for the mushroom soup??
cream of celery
I’m looking forward to making this. These patties appear to me to be regular meat patties. What is the difference between these an actual salisbury steak which is a more complex patty?
Hi, these aren’t regular patties. I did mix the usual Salisbury steak ingredients into the meat.
Made using bison. Really good
thank you for letting us know!
How could I make the gravy if I don’t have a gravy packet?
Hi Kathryn, I may not be much help besides directing you to a recipe that makes the gravy from scratch or one that uses cream of mushroom soup. Sorry I’m not much help!
Excellent will surely make it again.
Ma’am, I love your recipes so much.
Can I double the recipe in the same crockpot?
Yes! should do just fine.
Could I cook it on high?
Yes, about 3 hours would be perfect.
Your recipe sounds delicious. I am dear going to make this recipe will let you know when I make it.
I’ve made this a few times, so easy & delicious. I’ll have to double it though, I’d like to have leftovers. You don’t think I should extend the cooking time? I’ll just put it in at noon & that way if I need to I can add additional time. Thanks for such a wonderful recipe.
I think the same amount of time will Work fine.
Is it possible to use a soup other than cream of mushroom? We are not big mushroom fans at our house. I saw that you could substitute celery soup but that is also not a big hit. Any other suggestions?
I use cream of chicken and it tastes great.
These look good and I have all the ingredients. It will be a wonderful change of pace for the family. Thank you so much for posting this recipe. I always loved these, but haven’t had them in years. These are a five star recipe for sure. I’m making them tomorrow.