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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

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This Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender beef patties smothered in a rich onion gravy. Made effortlessly in the slow cooker, this meal is perfect for busy weeknights, offering deep flavors with minimal effort. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for the ultimate comfort food experience!

Ingredients

For the Patties:

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1–2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1–2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1–2 tbsp butter

For the Gravy:

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 (10 oz) cans beef broth or beef consommé
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix
  • 4 tbsp cornstarch
  • 8 tbsp water

Instructions

Prepare the Patties:

  1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Use a ½ cup measuring cup to portion and shape 8 equal-sized patties.

2. Brown the Patties:

  1. Heat cooking oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Working in batches, sear patties for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
  3. Transfer the browned patties to a greased slow cooker.

3. Prepare the Gravy:

  1. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  2. Add beef broth, minced garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and onion soup mix.
  3. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.

4. Combine & Cook:

  1. Pour the gravy mixture over the patties in the slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours, until patties are tender and cooked through.

5. Thicken the Gravy:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
  2. Pour the slurry into the slow cooker and gently stir.
  3. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the gravy thickens.

6. Serve:

  • Serve the Salisbury steak patties hot with a generous spoonful of rich onion gravy.
  • Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, and a side of vegetables.

Notes

  • Mushroom Addition: Add sliced mushrooms to the gravy for extra depth.
  • Turkey Patties: Swap ground beef for ground turkey for a lighter version.
  • Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free.
  • Herb Infusion: Add thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
  • Spicy Kick: Add red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the meat mixture.

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