Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak is a timeless comfort food classic made even easier with the help of a slow cooker. Tender beef patties gently simmer in a rich onion gravy, resulting in a hearty, satisfying meal that feels like home cooking at its best.

This recipe is all about simplicity and flavor. Using onion soup mix and beef broth creates a deeply savory gravy with minimal effort, while the long, slow cooking time ensures the beef stays juicy and fork-tender. A quick browning step adds extra depth, but the slow cooker does most of the work.

Perfect for busy days, this dish requires only a few minutes of prep before it simmers away on its own. By the time dinner rolls around, you’re rewarded with comforting aromas and a meal that’s ready to serve.

Pair this Salisbury steak with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles to soak up every bit of the rich gravy. It’s a family-friendly favorite that never goes out of style.

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 packet onion soup mix
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 large onion, sliced

Instructions

1. Shape the ground beef into thick patties or large meatballs.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and lightly brown the patties on both sides. This step is optional but adds extra flavor.
3. Place the sliced onions evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker.
4. Arrange the browned beef patties on top of the onions.
5. Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the meat.
6. Pour the beef broth over everything.
7. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the patties are tender and fully cooked.
8. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, spooning the onion gravy generously over the top.

Variations

• Add sliced mushrooms to the slow cooker for a classic mushroom-onion gravy.
• Mix a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce into the broth for deeper flavor.
• Use ground turkey for a lighter version.
• Shape the beef into smaller patties for quicker serving and easier portioning.

Tips

• Do not overwork the ground beef when shaping patties to keep them tender.
• Browning the patties first enhances flavor but can be skipped if short on time.
• For thicker gravy, stir in a cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
• Leftovers reheat beautifully and taste even better the next day.