🍄 Crockpot Salisbury Steak with Mushrooms
A comforting slow-cooker meal made with juicy beef patties simmered in a rich mushroom gravy.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Steak Patties
- 500 g ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
For the Mushroom Gravy
- 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Patties
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Shape into oval patties.
2️⃣ Brown the Patties (Optional but Recommended)
- Heat a pan and quickly brown both sides of the patties for 2–3 minutes.
- This adds extra flavor.
3️⃣ Prepare the Crockpot
- Place sliced onions and mushrooms in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Put the patties on top.
4️⃣ Make the Gravy
- In a bowl, whisk beef broth, flour (or cornstarch), soy sauce, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Pour over the patties.
5️⃣ Slow Cook
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
The gravy will thicken and the patties become tender.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
- Mashed potatoes 🥔
- Rice 🍚
- Egg noodles 🍜
- Steamed vegetables
💡 Tips
- Add 1 tbsp butter to the gravy for a richer flavor.
- If gravy is thin, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water and stir in during the last 20 minutes.
If you’d like, I can also show you:
- The famous diner-style Salisbury steak recipe
- One-pan Salisbury steak (30-minute version)
- The secret to thick restaurant-style mushroom gravy 🍄
