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Make dinnertime easy with this Crockpot Salisbury Steak recipe! Juicy beef patties slow cooked to tender perfection in an onion and mushroom gravy. This is a no-fuss dinner that is so hearty and delicious!
Using a Crockpot is the best way to enjoy a hearty meal with little to no prep! Try this Crockpot chicken and gravy, bourbon chicken, or beef bourguignon next! You can also check out my full list of slow cooker recipes for more easy dinner inspiration.
Salisbury Steak in the Crockpot
Dinnertime is a breeze with this Crockpot Salisbury steak! Everyone will love this tried and true recipe. It’s so hearty and delicious! You’ve got tender beef patties slow cooked in a mouthwatering onion and mushroom gravy. SO good over some mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or white rice!
Just give your ground beef patties a quick sear, then throw everything in your slow cooker and let it slow cook on high for 3 hours, or low for 3. Home-cooked, hearty goodness with minimal prep! If you love this recipe, you’ll also have to try this skillet Salisbury Steak! It’s one of my favorites.
Ingredients You’ll Need
I love this recipe for Crockpot Salisbury Steak because it uses so many simple sauces and seasonings (even though it tastes like a million bucks!) I’m sure you’ll have a lot of these ingredients on hand already. Check out the recipe card for exact measurements.
- Ground Beef: The heart of the dish, lean ground beef is ideal. You could also use ground turkey for an even leaner version of this Salisbury Steak recipe!
- Bread Crumbs: Bulk up and add texture to the meatballs.
- Ketchup: Sweetens and moistens the meatball mixture.
- Worcestershire Sauce: Deepens flavor with all that savory goodness!
- Mustard Powder: Adds a kick of flavor to the meat patties.
- Egg: Binds everything together.
- Salt & Pepper: Season to your preference!
- Butter: For browning the patties in before slow cooking.
- Mushrooms: Add earthy flavor and a wonderful meaty texture.
- Large Onion: Adds sweetness and texture to the gravy.
- Beef Broth: The base of the flavorful gravy. You could also use mushroom or vegetable broth if you prefer.
- Cornstarch: So the gravy can thicken to perfection.
- Water: Thins the cornstarch slurry for smooth mixing.
Extras:
- Fresh Chopped Parsley (optional): A vibrant garnish that also adds a boost of flavor to the Crockpot Salisbury Steak.
- Mashed Potatoes (for serving): The perfect accompaniment to soak up the delicious gravy. If you’re looking for something easy, try these Instant Pot mashed potatoes!
How to Make Salisbury Steaks in a Crockpot
- Add Vegetables to Pot: Place the sliced mushrooms & onions in the bottom of the crock pot.
- Beef Mixture: In a medium-sized mixing bowl add the ground beef, bread crumbs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, ground mustard, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands until combined. Then shape into 4 oval patties.
- Sear: Heat the butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and then cook for 3 minutes on each side. They don’t need to be cooked all the way through, just browned.
- Layer: Layer the patties over the mushrooms and onions so they infuse the meat with flavor.
- Gravy Mixture: In a medium bowl, add the beef broth, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce and then whisk to combine. Pour over the beef patties.
- Slow Cook: Cook on high for 3 hours, or low for 5 hours.
- Thicken Gravy: Remove the patties from the crockpot and then set aside. In a small bowl add the cornstarch and water creating a slurry. Then stir into the broth and let cook a few minutes until thickened. Add the beef patties back to the crock pot and gently toss to coat the patties in the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve over mashed potatoes.
What to Serve With Salisbury Steak
Every hearty dish needs a tasty side to go with it! Try some of these:
- Mashed Potatoes: Mashed potatoes are a must with Salisbury steak! Try my dad’s mashed potatoes or these easy instant pot potatoes.
- Noodles: If you don’t like mashed potatoes, serve this crockpot Salisbury steak over a bed of noodles. We prefer egg noodles but feel free to use any noodles you like!
- Vegetables: Serve with a side of veggies like these green beans for a complete meal!
Storing Leftovers
Crockpot Salisbury steak makes perfect leftovers for a quick and easy lunch. It’s so easy to reheat and enjoy later!
- In the Refrigerator: Store for 2-3 days in an airtight container.
- To Reheat: I always like to reheat leftover Salisbury steaks in a skillet over medium heat. If you need to add moisture back to the patties or gravy, add a splash of beef broth. You can also reheat your steaks in the microwave with 1-minute cooking intervals.
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Crock Pot Salisbury Steak
Ingredients
Salisbury Steak
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 egg
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
Gravy
- 6 ounce mushrooms
- ½ large onion, sliced
- 2½ cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Place the sliced mushrooms & onions in the bottom of the crock pot.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl add the ground beef, bread crumbs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, ground mustard, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands until combined then shape into 4 oval patties.
- Heat the butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 3 minutes on each side. They don't need to be cooked all the way through, just browned.
- Layer the patties over the mushrooms and onions.
- In a medium bowl, add the beef broth, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce and whisk to combine. Pour over the beef patties.
- Cook on high for 3 hours, or low for 5 hours.
- Remove the patties from the crockpot and set aside. In a small bowl add the cornstarch and water creating a slurry. Stir into the broth and let cook a few minutes until thickened. Add the beef patties back to the crock pot and gently toss to coat the patties in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve over mashed potatoes.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Okay, I made this. Today, October 15, 2024.
First, it smelled amazing while it was cooking.
Second, it was as amazing as it smelled.
This is a solid recipe, though you may want to increase the water to 2 Tbsp of water to 2 Tbsp of cornstarch since the 2:1 ratio results in a non Newtonian fluid that is like stirring cured concrete. Other than that, followed the recipe as written and cooked for a little over 3 hours on high. The steaks for tender, juicy and flavorful. The gravy is out of this world and came together very nicely with the mushrooms and onions.
5 stars for this one. I will keep it in the book now and make it again in the future.
Very balanced recipe.
Can this be made in an instant pot
So easy and good. I really liked the flavor of the gravy too. Thanks for sharing.
This is a great recipe and easy to prepare! I fixed it last night. Both my husband and I really enjoyed it. The meat was so tender and the gravy delicious. I served it with red mashed potatoes and oven-baked peas…so good! I haven’t had Salisbury Steak since I was little! I will definitely make it again. Thank you for this wonderful recipe.
Fantastic Recipe, family loved it. Served it with lumpy (red) mashed potatoes, steamed carrots and homemade wheat rolls. Yummy!
Yummy! My family loved it. Definitely will be on the menu again.
I need to make this soon! Looks so good as well a easy in the slow cooker/
Will let you know how it turns out!
I made your cheeseburger soup! it is incredibly DELICIOUS!