Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds of ground beef
• 2 eggs
• 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1-2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1-2 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
• 1-2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 (10 ounce) cans beef broth or beef consommé
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch
• 8 tablespoons water

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, break up 2 pounds of ground beef with a fork until crumbled. Add in 2 eggs and mix to combine.
2. Add 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1-2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well until fully incorporated.
3. Use a 1/2 cup measuring cup to form the mixture into 8 equal-sized patties. Place patties on a plate and set aside.
4. Heat 1-2 tablespoons cooking oil and 1-2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Working in batches, add patties to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until well browned. Transfer cooked patties to a greased crockpot as they are done.
6. Add 1 chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Recipe by Ineskohl.info
7. Add 2 (10 ounce) cans beef broth, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix. Stir to combine.
8. Pour the sauce mixture over the patties in the crockpot. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 5-6 hours, until patties are cooked through.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons of cornstarch and 8 tablespoons of water. Pour mixture into crockpot and stir well to thicken sauce.
10. Serve Salisbury steak and gravy over mashed potatoes if desired. Enjoy!

Tips for making delicious crockpot Salisbury steak

• Use 80/20 ground beef for moist, flavorful patties. The higher fat content keeps the patties from drying out.
• Make sure to brown the patties first before putting them in the slow cooker. Browning helps them hold their shape better.
• Sauté the onions first before adding to the slow cooker for enhanced flavor.
• Add Worcestershire sauce and ketchup to the gravy mixture – the tangy flavors really make the gravy pop.
• Use Lipton onion soup mix for an extra savory flavor boost. The seasoning blend adds lots of rich, oniony flavor.