Description
Hearty Salisbury steak brings classic American comfort to dinner tables with rich ground beef patties smothered in velvety mushroom gravy. Homestyle cooking meets restaurant-quality flavor, promising a satisfying meal that connects family and friends around one delicious plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
- 1 (1 ounce) packet dry au jus mix
Binding and Breading:
- ½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Liquid and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¾ cup water
Instructions
- Blend ground beef with seasoned bread crumbs and dry onion soup mix, forming 8 compact oval-shaped patties with gentle, consistent pressure.
- Lightly dust each meat patty with all-purpose flour, ensuring complete and even coverage by gently shaking off excess.
- Warm vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature, creating a hot cooking surface for searing.
- Carefully place floured patties into heated skillet, allowing golden-brown crust to develop on each side for approximately 3-4 minutes, creating rich caramelized exterior.
- Transfer beautifully browned patties into slow cooker, preparing for the braising process.
- Whisk cream of chicken soup with dry au jus mix and water until achieving a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Pour creamy liquid mixture evenly over meat patties, ensuring complete coverage within slow cooker.
- Secure slow cooker lid and set temperature to low, allowing meat to tenderize and flavors to meld during 4-5 hour cooking duration.
- Once cooking cycle completes, verify patties are thoroughly cooked and sauce has developed rich, velvety texture.
- Gently transfer Salisbury steak patties onto serving plates, generously spooning accompanying creamy sauce over top before presenting.
Notes
- Prep ahead by mixing ground beef, breadcrumbs, and onion soup mix to create flavorful meat patties quickly.
- Dredging patties in flour creates a delicate golden crust that helps seal in moisture during cooking.
- Brown patties first in a skillet to develop rich caramelized edges and enhance overall flavor profile.
- Slow cooker method ensures tender, juicy meat that absorbs the creamy sauce without drying out.
- Cream of chicken soup and au jus mix combine to create a luxurious, savory sauce that elevates the entire dish.
- Perfect make-ahead meal that can be prepared in the morning and ready for dinner with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg