Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak – The Ultimate Comfort Food Combo with Creamy Mashed Potatoes 🥔💛
When it comes to hearty comfort food that warms your soul and fills your kitchen with delicious smells, nothing beats Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak. This retro classic is making a comeback on food blogs and Facebook recipe pages—and it’s easy to see why. Juicy beef patties simmered in a rich onion and mushroom gravy, all made effortless in the slow cooker? Yes, please!
And the perfect match? Creamy mashed potatoes. The two were made for each other—one savory, the other silky smooth. Together, they create a dinner that feels like a hug on a plate.
Why This Recipe Is So Loved
Salisbury steak isn’t really steak—it’s seasoned ground beef shaped into patties and simmered like a meatloaf-meets-burger hybrid. The slow cooker takes care of the heavy lifting, tenderizing the beef and infusing it with rich, meaty flavor. And when you spoon that thick gravy over a pile of buttery mashed potatoes? Pure bliss.
Best of all, this recipe is budget-friendly, family-approved, and easy enough for weeknights.
Ingredients for the Salisbury Steak
- 1½ lbs ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- 1½ cups water
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional but recommended)
How to Make It
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, diced onion, egg, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Shape into oval patties.
- Brown the patties in a skillet for 2–3 minutes per side (this adds flavor).
- In your slow cooker, layer the sliced onions and mushrooms. Place patties on top.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mushroom soup, gravy mix, and water. Pour over the patties.
- Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until tender and flavorful.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, spooning that rich gravy on top.
Creamy Mashed Potatoes Suggestion
Boil peeled potatoes until fork-tender. Mash with butter, warm milk, salt, and a touch of cream cheese or sour cream for extra creaminess.
FAQs
Q: Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?
Yes! Just add a bit more seasoning for flavor.
Q: Can I skip the browning step?
You can, but browning adds great texture and flavor.
Q: What sides go well besides mashed potatoes?
Try steamed green beans, peas, or a fresh garden salad.
