06/03/2026
Slow Cooker Salisbury Beef Patties β Crockpot Comfort Classic, Rich Onion Gravy, Better Than Takeout
this is that old-school diner favorite made even easier in the crockpot π€€
Juicy Salisbury-style beef patties slow-cooked in a thick homemade onion mushroom gravy until fork-tenderβ¦ rich, savory, cozy, and packed with pure comfort-food flavor π₯
β±οΈ Recipe Details
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6β7 hours
Servings: 4β6
π₯© Ingredients
For the Beef Patties:
1Β½ lbs ground beef
Β½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
ΒΌ cup milk
1 tsp salt
Β½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
For the Crockpot Gravy:
1 large onion (sliced)
8 oz mushrooms (sliced) π
2 tbsp butter
3 cups beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
For Thickening:
3 tbsp cornstarch
4 tbsp cold water π€€
π¨βπ³ Instructions
Make the Patties:
Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder π₯
Shape into 6 oval Salisbury patties.
Brown patties in skillet for 2β3 minutes per side.
Transfer to slow cooker.
Build the Gravy:
Add onions and mushrooms around patties.
Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over everything.
Add butter on top.
Sprinkle pepper and garlic powder over gravy mixture π€€
Slow Cook:
Cover and cook LOW for 6β7 hours until patties become incredibly tender π©π€
Thicken:
Mix cornstarch and cold water.
Stir into crockpot during last 20 minutes.
Allow gravy to become thick and glossy π₯
Finish:
Spoon plenty of onion mushroom gravy over patties before serving.
π‘ Tips & Substitutions
Use ground chuck for juicier patties π₯
Add extra mushrooms for richer flavor
Serve over rice, noodles, potatoes, or toast
Fresh cracked black pepper makes the gravy AMAZING π€€