🍽️ Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak with Garlic Herb Gravy
If you’re craving hearty, old-fashioned comfort food with minimal effort, this Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak is just the thing! Juicy beef patties simmer all day in a rich garlic herb gravy, filling your home with mouthwatering aroma and delivering tender, flavorful results by dinnertime. Serve it over mashed potatoes or noodles for the ultimate cozy meal — perfect for busy weeknights or a lazy Sunday supper.
📝 Ingredients
For the Salisbury Steaks:
1 ½ lbs ground beef
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
¼ cup milk
½ small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
For the Garlic Herb Gravy:
2 cups beef broth
1 packet brown gravy mix (or 2 tbsp flour)
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp dried parsley
½ tsp rosemary
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp cold water (optional, for thickening)
Optional:
Sliced mushrooms & onions for extra flavor
🍲 Instructions
Mix & Shape Patties
In a large bowl, combine all the steak ingredients. Mix well and shape into 4–6 oval patties.Brown the Patties (Optional but Recommended)
In a skillet, sear the patties on both sides until browned (about 2–3 min per side). This helps seal in flavor and keep their shape.Prepare the Gravy
In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, gravy mix (or flour), Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper.Assemble in the Slow Cooker
Layer patties in the slow cooker. If using, add sliced mushrooms and onions. Pour gravy mixture over everything.Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2.5–3 hours, until patties are cooked through.
Thicken the Gravy (Optional)
If you want thicker gravy, mix cornstarch and cold water, stir into the slow cooker, and cook for an additional 15–20 minutes.Serve
Serve hot over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. Spoon extra garlic herb gravy on top!
❤️ Tips
Great for meal prep — leftovers taste even better!
Add peas or green beans for a full one-pot meal.