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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

by Sarah Olson on January 30, 2020 | Updated April 9, 2021 97 Comments

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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
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

Need more ground beef recipes?

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cooked salisbury steaks in rich brown gravy and onions

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

4.92 from 36 votes
Tender homemade beef patties in an onion gravy. Great with mashed potatoes.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salisbury steak
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
US Customary – Metric

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!

How to Video:

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:

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
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    Comments

    1. 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
    2. 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
    3. 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
    4. Michelle B. says

      January 10, 2021 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      Befofe I ask my question I’d like to start off by saying how amazing this recipe is, it was so delicious! So I want to make it again but I don’t have the brown gravy packets this time but I do have McCormicks au jui gravy packets, would I be able to substitute with these? Thanks in advance.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 10, 2021 at 6:17 pm

        Hi Michelle! You could do that and thicken it with cornstarch and cold water slurry at the end. Beware though au jus has a lot of sodium, I would only use one packet.

        Reply
    5. Tiana says

      December 28, 2020 at 9:11 am

      No offense, but cooking from cans and packets is NOT cooking. Where would I find:

      10.5 oz. can cream of mushroom soup I use roasted garlic variety
      1.74 oz. brown gravy mix (two .87-oz. packets)?

      Where I live, we don’t have any of those. So, for me, it is yet another useless recipe 🙁

      Reply
      • Brit says

        January 2, 2021 at 11:00 am

        Lol ok Karen

        Reply
        • Michelle says

          January 9, 2021 at 6:24 am

          . My thoughts exactly. Smh

          Reply
      • Sis says

        February 1, 2021 at 9:34 am

        Harsh!!!

        Reply
      • Coco Paz says

        February 1, 2021 at 6:07 pm

        Substitute some 1/2 and 1/2, heavy cream or sour cream and add with your roasted garlic variety soup. Substitute your home made gravy for the gravy mix. I make all of my own soup, broth and gravy, freeze it and use for later.

        Since you are, or consider yourself to be, an experienced cook, you know that recipes can always be guidelines to use. One doesn’t have to be either a slave to recipes or a slave to fashion…

        Reply
    6. Mahesh says

      November 23, 2020 at 8:32 am

      Could I substitute the crackers with bread crumbs ??

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 23, 2020 at 10:12 am

        Yes, will work great.

        Reply
    7. David Bourne says

      October 26, 2020 at 4:32 pm

      Can I use a preto pot or pleasure cooker

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 26, 2020 at 9:01 pm

        I have not tried, I apolotize.

        Reply
      • Donna says

        November 14, 2020 at 1:23 pm

        Yes you can. I have several times

        Reply
    8. Michaella Holton says

      October 13, 2020 at 2:40 am

      I work 8 hour shifts and I would love to make this recipe, but it says 4 1/2 hours even in low. I do plan on doubling it. Would it still be okay on low while I’m working or what are your suggestions?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 13, 2020 at 7:55 am

        It’s hard to say without testing it. Thicker things like this can burn that long.

        Reply
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