Here’s a simple, flavorful slow cooker Salisbury steak recipe that comes out tender and rich with gravy.

Salisbury steak (Salisbury steak) is basically seasoned ground beef patties cooked in a savory onion-mushroom gravy—perfect for a slow cooker.

🥘 Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

🧾 Ingredients

For the patties:

• 500–700 g ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely grated or minced
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt

For the gravy:

• 1 onion, sliced
• 1–2 cups mushrooms, sliced (optional but recommended)
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp ketchup (adds depth)
• 2 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp water (slurry for thickening)
• Salt and pepper to taste

🍳 Instructions

1. Shape the patties

In a bowl, mix ground beef, onion, egg, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Form into oval-shaped patties (like small steaks).

2. Optional quick sear (better flavor)

Lightly brown patties in a pan for 2–3 minutes per side.
(This step is optional but improves taste.)

3. Load the slow cooker

Add sliced onions and mushrooms to the bottom.
Place patties on top.

4. Add gravy base

Mix beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup. Pour over patties.

5. Slow cook

• LOW: 5–6 hours
• HIGH: 3–4 hours

Patties should be tender and fully cooked.

6. Thicken the gravy

In the last 30 minutes:

• Stir cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker
• Mix gently
• Let it thicken into rich gravy

🍽️ Serving ideas

• Mashed potatoes
• Rice
• Egg noodles
• Steamed vegetables

⭐ Tips for best results

• Don’t skip Worcestershire sauce—it builds the classic flavor
• Mushrooms add deep umami richness
• Searing adds restaurant-style taste but isn’t required

If you want, I can also make a “restaurant-style version,” keto version, or freezer meal version of this recipe.