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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

by Sarah Olson on January 30, 2020 93 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

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

4.92 from 34 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
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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!

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. Nathan Bramley says

      October 12, 2020 at 6:57 pm

      5 stars
      Recipe is so good. I make it all the time for my family. Sometimes, the steaks don’t hold together (kind if crumble in the sauce). Do you think it is because I am using too much or not enough crackers? Also, sometimes I use meat with higher fat content. Any suggestions?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 12, 2020 at 7:40 pm

        If they feel really wet and are sticking to your hands I would add more crackers.

        Reply
    2. Hils says

      October 9, 2020 at 3:48 pm

      5 stars
      I made this with homemade chicken meatballs, and subbed water in the gravy with chicken stock. I cooked this on the stove. Wow! This recipe is delicious!

      Reply
    3. Rakisha says

      October 7, 2020 at 6:23 pm

      5 stars
      I just got finished devouring a second helping of this wonderful recipe. Due to the size of my family, I had to double everything. I didn’t have 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup, I had to substitute with a can of golden mushroom soup. I also didn’t have oregano, so used Bragg’s 24 Spice Herbs Seasoning. The only other change I plan to make in the future is to look for ways to lower the sodium of this recipe. But otherwise, it was great!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 7, 2020 at 8:04 pm

        Glad you enjoyed and can adapt to your own needs!

        Reply
    4. Joey says

      September 19, 2020 at 3:49 pm

      Do yoi think i can use premade hamburgers

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 19, 2020 at 6:40 pm

        I don’t see why not.

        Reply
    5. Jenny Nance says

      September 17, 2020 at 2:56 pm

      Hi Sarah, have made so many of your recipes so could share with my Son , he has so enjoyed and also shared with my many friends. Your recipe ingredients are most of what have in pantry.

      Thank You Sarah.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 17, 2020 at 3:10 pm

        So glad to hear Jenny! Thank you for the kind comment.

        Reply
    6. aram hamparian says

      September 10, 2020 at 5:43 am

      What slow cooker do you recommend for a single guy living alone?

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 10, 2020 at 8:49 am

        Hi! A 4 quart is the smallest I would go, but truthfully I love a 6-quart. You can cook a whole chicken or roast in it and have leftovers. Even if you need to cook a small recipe you can use a larger slow cooker.

        Reply
      • Lora says

        January 17, 2021 at 7:18 pm

        I have lots of brands, they all are good. I do highly recommend getting one that as timer and keep warm setting. I like this feature because I work long days, if a recipe only needs to cook 4 to 6 hours it will then switch to keep warm setting. Otherwise some things will burn before I get home to turn off. With keep warm it doesn’t burn and it perfect temp to serve when I do get home.

        Reply
      • Lora says

        January 17, 2021 at 7:34 pm

        When you get your crockpot here’s a super easy recipe: Italian Beef, any roast, get whatever is on sale! A packet of Italian salad dressing mix, a small can of beef broth. Put all in crock pot and cook on low 18 to 24 hours. Shred it up, serve on sub bun with a white cheese like provolone or muenster …every time I take this to a pitch in so many want the recipe

        Reply
    7. Julie says

      September 7, 2020 at 10:29 am

      1 star
      did not like

      Reply
    8. Jane Mertz says

      September 1, 2020 at 8:03 am

      5 stars
      My husband LOVED this recipe. I made no changes to the it. I had to promise him that I would make this again, soon.

      Reply
    9. Pam Foresman says

      August 15, 2020 at 12:24 pm

      Hi there, this recipe sounds delicious. Do you happen to know how I would convert this to be made in the Instant Pot instead? Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 16, 2020 at 7:00 pm

        I do not without testing the recipe, I apologize.

        Reply
    10. Charlene says

      August 11, 2020 at 12:29 pm

      Can I use canned mushrooms instead of fresh?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 11, 2020 at 12:56 pm

        Yes that will work fine.

        Reply
        • Charlene says

          August 11, 2020 at 4:54 pm

          Thank you. I’m doing my grocery list and just got a new slow cooker and and trying lots of your recipes. Canned are so much cheaper than fresh at my store.

          Reply
    11. Joni Hill says

      August 10, 2020 at 9:16 am

      5 stars
      Just made this last week and everyone loved! No one likes mushrooms, so left those out and it was still amazing. Will double next time, however, as everyone wanted leftovers!

      Reply
    12. Steven Berry says

      August 6, 2020 at 5:22 am

      I have made this and it is great. I have elderly neighbors and we share the entire meal with them and they want it again, and again. Super easy

      Reply
    13. Gerdi says

      July 8, 2020 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      Would love to try this I don’t have a slow cooker can it be done in the oven sounds great

      Reply
      • Kristin Clark says

        August 13, 2020 at 5:17 pm

        I would like to know if this could be cooked in the oven too, and at what temperature and how long of a cooking time??

        Reply
        • Sarah Olson says

          August 13, 2020 at 5:32 pm

          Hi Kristin, I can’t say without trying it. You could try googling similar recipes that are for the oven.

          Reply
          • Kristin Clark says

            August 13, 2020 at 9:14 pm

            I decided to make this tomorrow in the crockpot. Could I use 20% fat ground beef instead of 7%?

            Reply
    14. Susan Millhorn says

      June 12, 2020 at 6:57 pm

      5 stars
      I put onions and peppers instead of more mushrooms. It turned out very well. Hubby loved it.

      Reply
    15. Paul R Guess says

      June 8, 2020 at 9:12 am

      2 stars
      I’m sorry to say this was disappointing. I followed the recipe with only a couple of modifications. I used one packet of McCormick’s “Brown Gravy mix” and one packet McCormick’s “Mushroom Gravy mix”… and in addition to 2 Cups Sliced Button Mushrooms, I included a half dozen re-hydrated “Morel Mushrooms”. It smelled good… looked good… but the gravy just did not develop the rich desired flavor I wanted. Beef was from Costco… and has never let me down. But now I’m going to figure out how to doctor the leftover gravy.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        June 8, 2020 at 3:35 pm

        To many mushrooms can dilute the sauce. Sorry that happened.

        Reply
    16. Neal H. says

      May 31, 2020 at 1:26 pm

      5 stars
      I made a double recipe of this came out great. I used extra mushrooms and cut back the gravy to 2 packets insted of 4 used the low sodium gravy for my diet. This one is a keeper. Thanks for putting this out their i appreciate your channel. Making chicken paremasan pasta next. Keep up the good work.

      Reply
      • Anonymous says

        August 6, 2020 at 3:13 pm

        I made that! So good!

        Reply
      • Paige says

        August 25, 2020 at 6:57 pm

        So if I double the recipe I can still use 2 Packets of gravy?

        Reply
        • Sarah Olson says

          August 25, 2020 at 8:25 pm

          Hi Paige. Yes, if I was to do that I would add an extra can of cream of mushroom (an no extra water).

          Reply
    17. KAL says

      April 6, 2020 at 2:29 pm

      Hello,

      Can I cook on high the last hour, I got a late start on making dinner. I put it on at 2:45 pm.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 6, 2020 at 4:22 pm

        I think it will work fine!

        Reply
    18. Brenda McDaniel says

      April 5, 2020 at 11:30 pm

      Sounds great. Will be making this tomorrow. However, the ground beef that I have on hand is 80-20. Will this make a difference? I would prefer not to go to the grocery if I can help it (stay at home order due to Covid – 19)! Thanks again for the recipe and thanks in advance to whoever helps with my question.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 6, 2020 at 7:43 am

        It will work fine. You may need to degrease the gravy at the end of the cooking time. Put paper towels over it and pull up.

        Reply
        • Anonymous says

          April 7, 2020 at 8:16 am

          Thanks!

          Reply
    19. John Gibson says

      February 22, 2020 at 4:31 pm

      Sounds great, but I like leftovers. Can this recipe be doubled?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        February 23, 2020 at 8:16 am

        Yes, this can be doubled with no problems.

        Reply
        • Jenna says

          May 20, 2020 at 11:42 am

          When doubling, is the cook time increased or does it remain the same?

          Reply
          • Sarah Olson says

            May 20, 2020 at 1:48 pm

            I would do an extra half hour on low.

            Reply
      • Anonymous says

        February 29, 2020 at 7:30 am

        I use french onion soup instead of beef stock or mushroom soup great taste

        Reply
    20. Shlyn68 says

      February 7, 2020 at 6:12 am

      I disagree about the cube steaks.. I make this rs ipe and have always always used cube steaks. probably depends on quality of meat and need to brown them SLOWLY before putting in slow cooker

      Reply
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