Description
Slow cooker herb-infused Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy is a hearty and comforting dish featuring tender beef patties simmered in a rich, savory gravy infused with herbs and mushrooms. It’s a set-it-and-forget-it meal perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- For the Salisbury steaks:
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- For the mushroom gravy:
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- 2 tbsp butter or oil (for sautéing)
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary or 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme or 1 sprig fresh thyme
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape into 4–6 oval patties.
- Heat a skillet with butter or oil and sear patties for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced mushrooms, onions, and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer mushroom mixture to the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Pour over patties and vegetables.
- Add rosemary and thyme. Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- About 20 minutes before serving, stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the gravy.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, spooning gravy generously over each serving.
Notes
- Browning the patties adds depth and helps them hold together better during cooking.
- Canned mushrooms can be used in place of fresh—drain and skip the sautéing step.
- Add heavy cream or sour cream at the end for a richer, creamier gravy.
- To make this on the stovetop, simmer the patties in the gravy covered for about 45 minutes.
- Pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles to soak up the savory sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
