Description

This classic comfort food is made easy in the slow cooker with tender beef patties simmered in a rich mushroom gravy. Perfect with mashed potatoes or rice for a hearty dinner.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

½ cup breadcrumbs

¼ cup finely chopped onion

¼ cup milk

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup

½ cup beef broth

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

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Instructions

Form the patties:
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, milk, salt, and pepper. Shape mixture into evenly sized patties.

Brown the patties:
In a skillet over medium heat, brown each patty on both sides until golden. (They don’t need to be fully cooked through.)

Prepare the sauce:
In the same skillet, combine cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir and bring to a light simmer.

Slow cook:
Place browned patties in the slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the top, making sure all patties are covered.

Cook:
Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until patties are tender and the gravy has thickened.

Serve:
Serve warm with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles. Spoon gravy over the top for the ultimate comfort meal.

Notes

Add sliced mushrooms to the gravy for extra texture and flavor.

Use lean ground beef to prevent excess grease.

To thicken the gravy, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes or stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water).

Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker / Crockpot
Cuisine: American