Here’s a cozy, old-school comfort meal made effortless in the slow cooker—tender Salisbury steak smothered in rich mushroom gravy.
🍄 Crockpot Salisbury Steak with Mushrooms
🧾 Ingredients
For the patties:
- 500–700 g (1–1½ lb) ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion, finely grated or minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
For the gravy:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 packet onion soup mix (or 2 tbsp onion powder + extra salt)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 250–300 g mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter (optional for richness)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Form the steaks
Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Shape into oval patties (like mini steaks).
2. Optional browning step (recommended)
Sear patties in a hot skillet for 2–3 minutes per side. This adds deeper flavor but can be skipped.
3. Load the crockpot
Place patties in the slow cooker. Add mushrooms and onions on top.
4. Make the gravy
In a bowl, whisk beef broth, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, and cornstarch (if using). Pour over everything.
5. Slow cook
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
The patties should be tender and the gravy rich and savory.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Mashed potatoes (classic pairing)
- Egg noodles
- Steamed rice or buttered peas
✨ Tips
- Don’t skip the Worcestershire—it’s key for that “steakhouse” depth.
- Add a splash of cream at the end for a creamy gravy twist.
- For extra richness, sauté mushrooms in butter before adding.
It’s the kind of meal that tastes like it’s been simmering all day—because it has. If you want, I can turn this into an Instant Pot version or a cheesy “patty melt” style variation.