Description
Hearty comfort meets savory satisfaction in this classic Salisbury Steak simmered to perfection in a slow cooker. Rich brown gravy and tender beef patties promise a rustic meal that brings warmth and deliciousness right to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground beef
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) milk
Starch and Binding Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Craft savory beef patties by gently blending ground beef with breadcrumbs, egg, milk, finely minced onion, crushed garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into elegant oval-shaped medallions.
- Elevate flavor profiles by searing patties in a hot skillet until golden brown edges develop, creating a delectable caramelized exterior.
- Layer sliced onions and mushrooms across the crockpot base, creating a fragrant vegetable foundation for the meat.
- Whisk together a robust gravy using beef broth, tangy ketchup, umami-rich Worcestershire sauce, and salty soy sauce. Carefully cascade this liquid mixture over the arranged patties.
- Seal the crockpot and allow the meat to slowly transform, cooking on low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours until tender and thoroughly cooked.
- During final cooking stages, introduce a cornstarch slurry to harmonize and thicken the gravy, developing a luxurious, silky consistency. Taste and fine-tune seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Present the succulent Salisbury steak alongside creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or classic egg noodles, generously drizzling the rich, aromatic gravy across the plate.
Notes
- Meat Selection Matters: Choose ground beef with 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio for juicier, more flavorful patties that won’t dry out during slow cooking.
- Avoid Overmixing: Gently combine meat mixture to prevent tough, dense steaks; mix ingredients just until they barely hold together.
- Browning Boosts Flavor: Searing patties before slow cooking develops a delicious caramelized exterior that adds depth to the overall taste profile.
- Gravy Consistency Control: If gravy seems too thin after cooking, whisk additional cornstarch slurry gradually to achieve desired thickness without creating lumps.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare patties and refrigerate overnight to let flavors meld, making the dish even more delicious when slow-cooked the next day.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap breadcrumbs for gluten-free alternatives like crushed pork rinds or almond flour to create a low-carb version of this classic comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg