Crock Pot French Onion Salisbury Steak Recipe
Crock Pot French Onion Salisbury Steak is an easy and comforting dinner featuring tender beef patties simmered slowly in a rich and flavorful French onion gravy, then topped with melted provolone cheese for a delicious finish. This hearty American classic is perfect for a satisfying family meal with minimal hands-on time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Beef Patties
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef (90/10)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
For the French Onion Gravy
- 10.5 ounce can French onion soup
- 1 ounce packet French onion soup mix
- 1 cup unsalted beef broth
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons water
For Topping
- 4 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: In a large bowl, combine 1½ pounds lean ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ cup breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, and 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the meat and maintain tenderness.
- Form Patties: Shape the beef mixture into 4 oval-shaped patties, ensuring they are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
- Place Patties in Slow Cooker: Transfer the patties into a 4-6 quart oval slow cooker, spacing them evenly for proper heat circulation.
- Add Soup and Broth: Pour one 10.5 ounce can of French onion soup over the patties and evenly sprinkle 1 ounce packet French onion soup mix on top. Add 1 cup unsalted beef broth to enhance the gravy’s richness.
- Slow Cook the Patties: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 5 to 6 hours, until the patties are tender and infused with the savory onion gravy flavors.
- Thicken the Gravy: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 Tablespoon cornstarch and 2 Tablespoons water to form a slurry. Stir this mixture into the slow cooker and continue cooking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the gravy thickens to your liking.
- Add Cheese and Melt: Place 4 slices of provolone cheese on top of the patties. Cover the slow cooker and let sit for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt perfectly over the hot patties.
- Serve: Carefully remove the patties with gravy and melted cheese and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Using lean ground beef (90/10) helps reduce excess fat but keeps the patties juicy.
- Adjust salt to taste, especially if you are mindful of sodium intake from the soup mixes.
- Do not overmix the meat when combining ingredients to keep patties tender.
- You can substitute provolone cheese with Swiss or mozzarella if preferred.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your slow cooker model.