Slow Cooker Pepper Steak Hamburger Patties

The dish in the image looks like Slow Cooker Pepper Steak Hamburger Patties—juicy beef patties slow-cooked in a rich brown gravy with onions and colorful bell peppers.

Slow Cooker Pepper Steak Hamburger Patties

📝 Ingredients

For the Patties

• 2 lbs (900 g) ground beef (80/20)
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

For the Gravy

• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 packet brown gravy mix
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp cold water

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Mix gently until just combined and form into 4–6 thick oval patties.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the patties for 2–3 minutes per side until nicely browned. (They don’t need to be fully cooked.)
4. Place the sliced onions and bell peppers in the bottom of the slow cooker.
5. Arrange the browned patties on top of the vegetables.
6. In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, brown gravy mix, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
7. Pour the gravy mixture over the patties.
8. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
9. Mix the cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry. Stir it into the slow cooker during the last 20–30 minutes of cooking to thicken the gravy.
10. Spoon the onions, peppers, and gravy over the patties before serving.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Creamy mashed potatoes
• Buttered egg noodles
• Steamed white rice
• Roasted vegetables
• Garlic bread

⏱️ Time

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 5–6 hours (LOW)
• Total Time: About 6 hours
• Servings: 4–6

💡 Tips

• Use freshly ground black pepper for extra flavor.
• Add sliced mushrooms for an even heartier meal.
• For a little heat, add crushed red pepper flakes or sliced jalapeños.
• Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat beautifully.