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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steaks Recipe

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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steaks offer a comforting and hearty meal featuring seasoned ground beef patties simmered in a rich mushroom gravy. This easy-to-make recipe combines simple pantry ingredients and a hands-off slow cooker method for tender, flavorful steaks perfect for a family dinner.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Salisbury Steaks

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 packet onion soup mix (1 ounce)
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup bread crumbs

For the Gravy

  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 ounces)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 packet brown gravy mix (0.87 ounces)
  • parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, Montreal steak seasoning, egg, and bread crumbs. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  2. Form Patties: Divide the mixture evenly into 4 portions and shape each into a patty.
  3. Brown Patties: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the beef patties for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they develop a nice crust. This step locks in flavor and texture.
  4. Transfer to Slow Cooker: Place the browned patties at the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer.
  5. Prepare Gravy: In a separate bowl, mix together the cream of mushroom soup, water, and brown gravy mix until smooth and combined.
  6. Cook: Pour the gravy mixture evenly over the beef patties in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 5 to 6 hours until the patties are cooked through and tender.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Once cooking is complete, serve the Salisbury steaks warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of soy sauce or a dash of garlic powder to the meat mixture.
  • Browning the patties before slow cooking helps maintain their shape and adds depth of flavor, but you can skip this step to save time if desired.
  • Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content and avoid excess grease in the slow cooker.
  • The gravy can be thickened further by simmering it uncovered in a pan after slow cooking if you prefer a thicker sauce.
  • Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.