Crockpot Salisbury Steak is made with seasoned ground beef patties, sliced onions, mushrooms, and cooks slowly in a flavorful gravy.

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

This Crockpot Salisbury Steak is the ultimate comfort food meal. The beef turns out so tender and juicy while they slowly cook in a rich gravy that tastes like it’s been simmering all day.

It is the kind of meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. Especially when you want something hearty and comforting on the table. Everything cooks together beautifully in the crockpot. So, by dinnertime you have a hearty, homemade meal with very little effort on your part.

Reasons You'll Love It

Easy To Make: Everything cooks together effortlessly in the crockpot
Family Friendly: This is meal the whole family will love.
Perfect For Busy Nights: It's simple to put together, easy & delicious.

Ingredients

Here is everything you’ll need to make this delicious dinner. You can find the full ingredients list along with measurements and instructions on the recipe card below.

Ground Beef: The flavorful base of the Salisbury steak patties.
Onion Soup Mix: Adds a savory onion flavor to both the patties and the gravy.
Egg: Helps hold the beef patties together while they cook.
Breadcrumbs: Give the patties structure and help keep them tender.
Worcestershire Sauce: Adds a deep savory flavor to the beef.
Garlic Powder: Seasons the patties with a subtle garlic flavor.
Black Pepper: Adds a little extra seasoning and warmth.
Olive Oil: Used to brown the beef patties before adding them to the crockpot.
Onion: Slowly cooks in the gravy and adds sweetness and flavor.
Mushrooms: Add a classic earthy flavor that goes perfectly with the beef and gravy.
Beef Broth: Creates the flavorful base for the gravy.
Brown Gravy Mix: Thickens and seasons the gravy while making the recipe extra easy.
Ketchup: Adds a touch of sweetness and helps balance the savory gravy.
Dijon Mustard: Adds a little tang and depth of flavor without making the gravy taste strongly like mustard.
Cornstarch and Cold Water: Mixed together to create a slurry that thickens the gravy at the end.

How To Make It

Here is how to make this incredible crockpot recipe. You can find the full ingredients list along with instructions on the recipe card below.

Add the ground beef, half of the onion soup mix, egg, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper to a large bowl. Gently mix the ingredients together until they are evenly combined. Form the mixture into 6 oval-shaped patties.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the patties for about 2 minutes on each side. They do not need to cook completely through because they will finish cooking in the crockpot.

Add the sliced onions and mushrooms to the bottom of the crockpot. Place the browned beef patties on top of the onions and mushrooms. In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, brown gravy mix, remaining onion soup mix, ketchup, and Dijon mustard. Pour the gravy mixture evenly over the patties.

Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. Carefully remove the cooked patties from the crockpot and place them onto a plate. Stir together the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth.

Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the gravy in the crockpot. Cover and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened. Return the patties to the crockpot and spoon the gravy over the top before serving.

Tips For The Perfect Salisbury Steaks

Browning The Patties: Don't skip this step. It will help the patties hold their shape while cooking and give them lots of flavor.
Mix Gently: Overmixing the ground beef can make the patties dense instead of tender.
Onions: Slice the onions thinly so they can cook down nicely into the gravy without overpowering it.
Thickening The Gravy: Adding the cornstarch slurry after the patties are cooked gives you more control over the final consistency of the gravy

What Should I Serve This With?

Serve the over Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes or egg noodles with a generous spoonful of mushroom and onion gravy over the top. Add Frozen Roasted Green Beans, Roasted Broccoli or a simple side salad to round out the meal.

Storage

Let the steaks, cool, completely and place them into a food safe air tie container. They will last in the refrigerator for up to three days.