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Crock Pot Salisbury Steak Recipe

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This Crock Pot Salisbury Steak recipe offers a comforting and hearty meal featuring tender ground beef patties smothered in a savory mushroom and onion gravy. Slow-cooked to perfection in a crock pot, this dish is ideal for an easy, hands-off dinner served best over creamy mashed potatoes.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

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

Vegetables:

  • 6 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 large onion, sliced

Gravy:

  • 2 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Place the sliced mushrooms and onions in the bottom of the crock pot, creating a flavorful base for the steak.
  2. Mix the patties: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until evenly combined, then shape into four oval patties.
  3. Brown the patties: Heat the butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 3 minutes on each side to brown them, but do not cook through; this step adds flavor and texture.
  4. Layer in the crock pot: Place the browned patties on top of the mushrooms and onions in the crock pot.
  5. Make the gravy: In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce until combined. Pour this mixture over the patties and vegetables.
  6. Slow cook the stew: Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 5 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the patties to become tender.
  7. Thicken the gravy: Carefully remove the patties from the crock pot and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and water together to create a slurry. Stir this into the crock pot liquid and cook for a few minutes until the gravy thickens.
  8. Combine and serve: Return the patties to the crock pot and gently toss them in the thickened gravy. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot over mashed potatoes or your preferred side.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
  • For gluten-free, use gluten-free bread crumbs.
  • Make sure not to over-mix the meat to keep patties tender.
  • Do not skip browning the patties; it adds essential flavor and improves texture.
  • The gravy can be thickened with flour instead of cornstarch if preferred.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and freeze well for up to 2 months.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American