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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Recipe

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A comforting and easy Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak recipe featuring tender ground beef patties simmered in a savory onion and cream of chicken soup gravy. This classic American dish is perfect for a hands-off, satisfying family meal.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6-8
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 (1 oz) packet onion soup mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 white onion, sliced

Gravy

  • 2 (10 oz each) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 (1 oz) packet au jus mix

Instructions

  1. Prepare Beef Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, onion soup mix, and dried thyme. Mix until evenly combined, then shape the mixture into 8 equal-sized patties.
  2. Arrange Onions: Spread the sliced white onions evenly on the bottom of the slow cooker to create a flavorful base layer.
  3. Brown Patties: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly dredge each beef patty in the flour, shaking off excess. Brown the patties on both sides until they develop a golden crust, about 2-3 minutes per side. This step adds rich flavor and texture.
  4. Layer Patties in Slow Cooker: Place the browned beef patties over the sliced onions in the slow cooker, stacking them alternately if necessary to fit all patties.
  5. Prepare and Add Gravy: In a bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup, water, and au jus seasoning packet. Pour this gravy mixture evenly over the beef patties in the slow cooker.
  6. Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, or until the beef is fully cooked and tender, and the gravy is hot and bubbling.
  7. Serve: Once done, serve the Salisbury steak hot with spoonfuls of the luscious onion gravy over mashed potatoes or your favorite sides.

Notes

  • To ensure patties hold together, avoid over-mixing the beef mixture.
  • For extra flavor, deglaze the skillet with a splash of water or red wine after browning patties and add to the slow cooker gravy.
  • White or yellow onions both work well; you can substitute with sliced mushrooms for variation.
  • If thickening the gravy is preferred, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and stir into gravy near the end of cooking, then cook an additional 15 minutes.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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