Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Recipe - Tasting Table

"A slow cooker Salisbury steak recipe may seem simple and old-fashioned, but ours hides a world of complexity. This updated take on a classic is filled with umami-laden flavors like mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and tomato paste, which serve as a rich counterpoint to the comforting seasoned beef patties you know and love. According to Ksenia Prints of Thermocookery, there are those meals that you have as a child that stay with you when you have children of your own."

"Though the slow cooker does the majority of the heavy lifting here, you still need to prep the ingredients for it. For the Salisbury steak patties themselves, you'll need medium ground beef, preferably a mix of 80/20 beef, egg yolks, panko breadcrumbs, and milk. You can also use lean or regular ground beef, but it will change the texture a bit. For the flavorings, grab garlic cloves, minced onion, salt, and black pepper, along with vegetable oil for sauteing. For the rich mushroom gravy sauce,"

A slow-cooker Salisbury steak updates the classic with concentrated umami from mushrooms, Worcestershire, mustard, and tomato paste to complement seasoned beef patties. The patties use medium ground beef (preferably 80/20), egg yolks, panko breadcrumbs, and milk for a tender texture. Hands-on prep is minimal, with sauteing and assembly before the slow cooker completes the cooking. The recipe uses only whole, natural ingredients and avoids packaged soup mixes or gravy powders. One crucial finishing step improves texture and distinguishes a good Salisbury steak from lesser versions. The result is nostalgic, comforting, and richly savory, suited to weeknight meals.

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