Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Recipe
This Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak recipe delivers tender, flavorful beef patties smothered in a rich, savory gravy with tender onions, all cooked effortlessly in your slow cooker. It’s a classic comfort food that’s perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Lean ground beef | 2 lbs |
| Breadcrumbs | 1/2 cup |
| Milk | 1/4 cup |
| Onion soup mix | 1 (1 oz) packet |
| Dried thyme | 1/2 teaspoon |
| All-purpose flour | 1/4 cup |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 2 tablespoons |
| White onion, sliced | 1 |
| Condensed cream of chicken soup | 2 (10 oz each) cans |
| Water | 3/4 cup |
| Au jus mix | 1 (1 oz) packet |
Instructions:
- Prepare Beef Patties: In a large bowl, combine the lean ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, onion soup mix, and dried thyme. Mix everything until just combined, then shape the mixture into 8 uniform patties.
- Arrange Onions in Slow Cooker: Arrange the sliced white onion in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Brown Patties: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the extra virgin olive oil. Lightly dredge the beef patties in the all-purpose flour, then brown them on both sides in the hot oil until a nice crust forms. You’re not cooking them through here, just browning them for flavor and texture.
- Layer in Slow Cooker: Carefully place the browned beef patties on top of the sliced onion in the slow cooker. You can stack them alternately if needed.
- Prepare and Pour Gravy: In a separate bowl, stir together the condensed cream of chicken soup, water, and au jus packet until well combined and smooth. Pour this savory gravy mixture evenly over the beef patties in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the beef is thoroughly cooked through and very tender.
