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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

by Sarah Olson on January 30, 2020 | Updated January 4, 2023 121 Comments

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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

This classic recipe for Slow Cooker Salisbury steak is tender and has plenty of gravy, goes great with mashed potatoes.

We love classic recipes like this one in the slow cooker, we also make tater tot casserole and hot roast beef sandwiches often.

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

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. Making patties from ground beef is the way to go.

How to make Salisbury steak in the crockpot:

  • Ground beef
  • Crackers – Ritz or Saltines
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Seasonings – salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano
  • Mushrooms
  • Onion
  • Gravy – For a thick gravy I use cream of mushroom soup, gravy mix packets, and water (less than what the packages call for). I also add thyme for added flavor.
4 salisbury steaks in gravy in slow cooker with corn on the side.
  • Mix: Combine the patty ingredients until just combined, don’t over mix.
  • Shape: Shape into four patties.
  • Brown: Add oil to a hot skillet and brown the patties on both sides, no need to cook through.
  • Gravy: Mix the gravy packets, cream of mushroom soup, water and thyme until smooth.
  • Add: Add half of the mushrooms and onions to the slow cooker. Then add the patties and the rest of the mushrooms and onions. Pour over the gravy mixture. (full recipe below)
finsihed salisbury steak in slow cooker

How long do I cook?

  • Place the lid on the slow cooker.
  • Cook on LOW for 4.5 hours, do not open the lid during the cooking time.

Can I use ground turkey?

Yes! Use ground turkey instead of beef and also change the gravy packets to chicken or turkey.

What goes good with Salisbury Steak?

  • Mashed Potatoes or Baked Potatoes
  • Steamed Rice
  • Corn
  • Green salad
salisbury steak with gravy plated with corn and mashed potatoes

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cooked salisbury steaks in rich brown gravy and onions

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

4.87 from 66 votes
Tender homemade beef patties in an onion gravy. Great with mashed potatoes.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 393kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • 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
  • 2 Tbsp. cooking oil (for browning the patties)

For the gravy mixture

  • 10.5 oz. can cream of mushroom soup I use roasted garlic variety
  • 1.74 oz. brown gravy mix (two .87-oz. packets)
  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme

Veggies:

  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 1 white onion sliced
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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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Recipe Notes:

Can I use turkey instead of ground beef?
Yes, but also use turkey or chicken gravy packets instead of beef.
What goes good with Salisbury steak?
  • Mashed potatoes or baked potatoes
  • Steamed rice
  • Corn
  • Green salad

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 837mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Tay says

      August 8, 2022 at 10:11 am

      Can you use some round steak pieces and not brown them ?? And cook it longer ??

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 8, 2022 at 10:19 am

        Yes, that should work great.

        Reply
    2. Carol says

      July 4, 2022 at 12:19 pm

      Hi
      How many ritz crackers should I use?? Do I smash them up??

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 5, 2022 at 7:51 am

        Yes, smash them up and measure a 1/2 cup.

        Reply
    3. Teena B says

      February 14, 2022 at 6:11 am

      My husband and I thought the ground beef patties turned out pretty tasteless and the gravy didn’t save it. I won’t be making it again. I was really surprised there was no worcestershire sauce in the recipe, that might have saved it and half the amount of mushrooms would have been enough

      Reply
    4. holly says

      February 7, 2022 at 3:44 pm

      5 stars
      This was the best Salisbury Steak I ever made! I did leave out the Tyne

      Reply
    5. Lisa says

      January 29, 2022 at 5:20 pm

      3 stars
      Skip the thyme! It completely overpowered the recipe. Everything was great except for that. Maybe put in 1/8th of a teaspoon but not 1/2 tsp. It was all that we could taste and almost had to throw it away! We ended up adding more gravy, water and another can of cream of mushroom soup and then topped with black pepper. Groceries are too expensive to throw away, so we made a way to figure it out. Otherwise it was a great recipe….thyme belongs on prime rib as a rub but definitely not in Salisbury steak!

      Reply
      • Terri says

        October 21, 2022 at 4:35 pm

        I totally agree. I don’t care for the thyme or oregano in it.

        Reply
    6. Gabby says

      January 27, 2022 at 9:27 am

      Would like to make this for dinner tonight but I only have 1 brown gravy packet

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 27, 2022 at 9:31 am

        I would cut the water back to 3/4 cup then.

        Reply
    7. Josh says

      December 8, 2021 at 1:49 pm

      My girlfriend is allergic to mushrooms. What would be some good substitutes for the cream of mushroom soup?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 8, 2021 at 1:54 pm

        I recommend cream of celery! Doesn’t have a distinct taste.

        Reply
      • Leah says

        December 3, 2022 at 8:14 pm

        Cream of celery. I am making it tomorrow morning and that is what I’m using.

        Reply
    8. JoAnn Callanan says

      October 18, 2021 at 9:14 am

      What can I use in place of gravy packets. I am allergic to MSG which is prevalent in prepackaged gravy mixes as well as bullion cubes.
      B/C of this I avoid these things due to adverse reactions.

      Thank you.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 18, 2021 at 9:31 am

        I would do beef broth instead of water and make a slurry out of cornstarch. My guess is about 3 Tbsp and 3 Tbsp of cold water.

        Reply
    9. Joan says

      August 18, 2021 at 6:25 am

      Not adding the milk would that make a difference to the overall outcome of this particular dish?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 18, 2021 at 7:18 am

        It’s the liquid so the patties aren’t too dry to hold together. Add some water if you need to.

        Reply
    10. Wendy says

      August 14, 2021 at 10:07 am

      5 stars
      Hi Sarah; I have tried to make these Russian steaks (Spanish name) American 2 times and I did not like it, but I will give them another opportunity with your recipe. Everyone says they are delicius, I am very angry that I do not like them, but as my teacher said, there is no dish that you cannot like, there are only dishes that are bad cooked. What a great truth. Greetings from Guadalajara Spain

      Reply
    11. Sylvia says

      June 27, 2021 at 10:44 am

      I just would like to say thank you,for making it easier for somebody who does work morning till night and doesn’t have somebody at home whom can prepare meals for them.I believe the magical slow cooker recipes are a wonderful idea especially for somebody who is not a chef with respect a chef

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        June 27, 2021 at 5:41 pm

        Thank you Sylvia! I created this website when I was a mail carrier working full days and having a newborn! I still use these recipes. 🙂

        Reply
    12. Christie says

      June 22, 2021 at 9:37 am

      Can I use cubed steak instead of ground beef? How long should I cook with steak?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        June 22, 2021 at 5:27 pm

        Hi, You could try it, but the texture will be off. I would use 1.5-2 pounds, be sure to season it. Cook for the same time as this recipe.

        Reply
    13. Stacey says

      April 9, 2021 at 6:27 pm

      If I double is 4-1/2 still good? Or how much longer should I cook? Can’t wait to try! Thank you

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 9, 2021 at 8:27 pm

        I think it will fit. I would do 5 hours on low.

        Reply
    14. Jody Hall says

      February 28, 2021 at 8:25 am

      Can this recipe be doubled? 8 steaks? Do I double everything else also?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        February 28, 2021 at 8:48 am

        I would double everything so there is enough gravy for all the steaks.

        Reply
    15. Carla says

      January 13, 2021 at 2:26 pm

      We are a family with a Mushroom allergy but we do like Salisbury Steak when we can get it places without the mushrooms… What could I substitute the cream of mushroom soup for to make this at home ?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 13, 2021 at 3:00 pm

        Cream of celery should work fine.

        Reply
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