Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak (or creamy hamburger steaks) made with ground beef patties and cream of mushroom soup. Here’s a simple, comforting version:
🥩 Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
🛒 Ingredients
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2 lbs ground beef (80/20 works best)
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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1 egg
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp salt
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1 small onion, sliced (optional but recommended)
For the gravy:
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1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
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1 packet (about 1 oz) brown gravy mix
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1 cup beef broth
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
👩🍳 Instructions
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Mix & form patties
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In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Form into 6–8 oval patties.
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Optional but recommended: Brown first
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Brown patties in a skillet for 2–3 minutes per side (just to sear).
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This adds flavor and helps them hold together.
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Layer in slow cooker
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Place sliced onions on bottom (if using).
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Add patties on top.
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Make gravy
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In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, gravy mix, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce.
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Pour over patties.
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Cook
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Low: 5–6 hours
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High: 3–4 hours
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Patties should be fully cooked and tender.
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Serve
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Spoon gravy over patties.
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Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
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✨ Optional Add-Ins
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Fresh mushrooms (sliced)
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½ cup sour cream stirred in at the end for extra creaminess
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A splash of heavy cream for richer gravy
If you’d like, I can also give you a “no-browning required” dump-and-go version or a low-carb version without breadcrumbs.