Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak (Printer-Friendly)

Tender Salisbury steak slow-cooked to perfection with rich, savory gravy and simple ingredients.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Patties

01 - 2 pounds lean ground beef
02 - 1 large egg, beaten
03 - ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
04 - 1 ounce packet beefy onion soup mix
05 - 3 tablespoons milk
06 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
07 - ¼ cup all-purpose flour
08 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

→ Gravy

09 - 2 (14.5-ounce) cans beef broth
10 - 1 ounce packet au jus gravy mix
11 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - ¼ cup water
15 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
16 - Fresh chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large bowl, thoroughly mix ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, beefy onion soup mix, milk, and Worcestershire sauce until evenly combined using clean hands.
02 - Divide the mixture into eight even portions and shape each into a patty.
03 - Place flour on a small plate. Lightly dip both sides of each patty into flour and tap off any excess.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear patties in batches, cooking until golden brown on both sides but not fully cooked.
05 - Spray a 6-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray. Layer patties inside, stacking as necessary.
06 - In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, au jus gravy mix, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard.
07 - Pour the prepared gravy mixture evenly over the patties in the slow cooker.
08 - Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until patties reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C). Longer cooking enhances tenderness; expect patty shrinkage.
09 - Carefully transfer patties to a plate. Pour gravy into a large skillet and bring to a simmer. In a separate bowl, whisk water with cornstarch to create a slurry. Gradually whisk slurry into simmering gravy until thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes.
10 - Return patties to the slow cooker if desired and pour thickened gravy over them. Keep warm up to 2 hours. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Best served with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Coating patties with flour aids browning and helps thicken the gravy.
02 - Using a lean ground beef reduces grease in the gravy.
03 - An oval slow cooker provides more even cooking compared to a round one.
04 - For enhanced flavor, add sliced onions or mushrooms to the slow cooker before cooking.
05 - Gravy can be thickened directly in the slow cooker by adding the cornstarch slurry and cooking on high for 10–20 minutes.
06 - Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to three days or freeze up to three months.

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