Slow Cooker Brown Gravy Salisbury Steak

This easy slow cooker dinner transforms simple beef patties into tender, flavorful Salisbury steaks smothered in rich brown onion gravy. It’s a comforting family meal that’s perfect served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds ground beef
• 1 packet (1 oz) brown gravy mix
• 1 packet (1 oz) onion soup mix
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• 2 tablespoons cold water (optional)

Instructions

1. Shape the ground beef into 5–6 oval patties.
2. Place the sliced onions in the bottom of the slow cooker.
3. Arrange the beef patties over the onions.
4. Sprinkle the brown gravy mix and onion soup mix evenly over the patties.
5. Pour the beef broth around the meat.
6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the patties are tender and fully cooked.
7. If you’d like a thicker gravy, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water. Stir it into the slow cooker during the last 20 minutes of cooking on HIGH.
8. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or steamed rice.

Serving Suggestions

• Creamy mashed potatoes
• Egg noodles
• Steamed white rice
• Roasted vegetables
• Green beans or peas

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

6–7 hours (LOW) or 3–4 hours (HIGH)

Total Time

About 6 hours 10 minutes

Servings

5–6 servings