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Two bowls of mashed potatoes topped with slow cooker Salisbury steak gravy and mushrooms sit on a red-and-white checkered cloth, forks at the ready.
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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

Comfort food made easy! These tender beef patties simmer in a rich brown gravy with mushrooms and onions for a no-fuss, hearty meal straight from the slow cooker.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 332kcal
Author: Laura

Ingredients

For the Salisbury steak patties:

  • 1 ½ lbs ground beef
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp dried onion flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic granules
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg

For the slow cooker:

  • 8 ounces canned mushrooms drained
  • 1/4 cup sliced onions
  • 2 packets brown gravy mix (enough to make 2 cups)
  • Water (as required by gravy packet instructions)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, onion flakes, salt, pepper, garlic granules, breadcrumbs, and egg
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  • Form the mixture into 6 equal-sized patties
    A mound of raw ground beef mixed with seasoning sits on a yellow surface, ready to transform into savory slow cooker Salisbury steak.
  • Lay the patties into the crock of a slow cooker
    Six raw hamburger patties, seasoned with visible bits of onions, are arranged on a dark surface ready for cooking—perfect for transforming into succulent slow cooker Salisbury steak.
  • Sprinkle the sliced onions and drained mushrooms over the patties
    Raw ground beef topped with sliced onions and mushrooms, perfect for transforming into a hearty slow cooker Salisbury steak masterpiece in your pan.
  • Prepare the brown gravy according to the packet directions using water
    A whisk in a bowl with frothy, brown liquid, likely a mixture of wet and dry ingredients for baking, resembling the savory blend you'd find in a slow cooker Salisbury steak recipe.
  • Pour the prepared gravy evenly over the patties and vegetables
    A hearty slow cooker Salisbury steak, bathed in a rich dark sauce, elegantly displayed in a pot.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or on High for 4 hours
  • Serve warm with mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice
    A bowl of mashed potatoes topped with a savory mushroom gravy reminiscent of slow cooker Salisbury steak. A red and white checkered cloth is partially visible next to the bowl, adding a touch of rustic charm.

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Notes

Cook time will vary depending on your slow cooker. For best results, cook on low for 6–8 hours until the patties are fully cooked and tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 575mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg