Crock Pot French Onion Salisbury Steak

Name: Crock Pot French Onion Salisbury Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 375 min
Ingredients: 1½ pounds lean ground beef ((I used 90/10)); 1 teaspoon salt ((see notes below)); ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ cup breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 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; 4 slices provolone cheese ((for topping))

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This Crock Pot French Onion Salisbury Steak recipe is made with tender beef patties simmered in an onion gravy and topped with melted provolone cheese.

A Hearty Dinner Everyone Loves

This Crock Pot French Onion Salisbury Steak is one of those recipes that doesn’t just fill bellies, it warms the soul. I really love creating crock pot recipes because I think they get a bad reputation that they can’t come out as delicious as when making something on the stovetop or oven and it’s just not true! You can make really amazing meals in your slow cooker and this is one of them! It’s hearty and filling and has that smack your lips kinda flavor!

A white plate with a serving of Crock Pot French Onion Salisbury Steak.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is Salisbury Steak?

Salisbury steak is a dish made from seasoned ground beef formed into patties and cooked in a savory gravy. It’s a classic comfort food recipe that’s been popular for generations. Now, I’m bringing even more flavor with the addition of the French Onion Soup flavors.

Can I brown the patties first?

Absolutely. While it’s not necessary, browning the patties before adding them to the slow cooker can add extra color and flavor. You can even lightly coat them in flour before browning, similar to traditional Salisbury steak recipes.

Is this very onion flavored?

Yes. The combination of canned French onion soup and French onion soup mix creates a bold onion flavor. If you prefer something less onion-forward, you may enjoy a traditional Salisbury steak recipe instead, like my Crock Pot Salisbury Steaks.

Can I make this with less sodium?

This recipe is naturally on the higher side in sodium due to the canned French onion soup and onion soup mix. For those looking to reduce sodium, use no-salt-added beef broth (which I actually do here) and make a homemade onion soup mix using no salt beef bouillon granules and use a no salt French Onion soup (if you can find it). Even with those adjustments, the recipe may still be saltier than some people prefer. So, if you’re on a strict low sodium diet, you may need to skip this recipe.

What to serve with Crock Pot French Onion Salisbury Steak?

This recipe is best served with something that can soak up all that delicious gravy. I like to serve it with some Mashed Potatoes, or on a bed of buttered noodles, with some white or brown rice, a side of roasted potatoes, Dinner Rolls, Green Beans, roasted broccoli, or a side salad.

How do I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, warm gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until heated through. Add a splash of beef broth if the gravy has thickened too much during storage. You can also freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

A Slow Cooker with French Onion Salisbury Steak.

Ingredients Needed: (See Recipe Card Below For The Full Recipe)

lean ground beef– a leaner ground beef works best since it releases less grease while cooking. If you’re worried about the cost of the beef, I think you could get away with using just one pound of beef. You’ll just end up with smaller patties. If you choose to do this, I don’t think you’ll need to alter much of anything else, except maybe reduce the breadcrumbs to ¼ cup. Ground turkey works well, though the finished dish will have a lighter flavor than the beef version.
garlic powder
breadcrumbs– I discussed above in the ground beef line that if you adjusted the amount of ground beef, you may need to adjust the breadcrumbs that you use. If you don’t have breadcrumbs, you can use Panko instead.
large egg – this jut acts as a binder to hold the meat together.
Worcestershire sauce
French onion soup – I have not seen a low sodium canned French onion soup that you can use but perhaps you can find some near you. If you are still worried about sodium, maybe this recipe isn’t for you, as it’s really hard to limit the sodium with these specific ingredients. If you want less of an onion flavor, you can use beef consomme instead, but, that would change up the French Onion Salisbury Steak flavors.
French onion soup mix – to help control some of sodium intake, or if you don’t have any on hand, you can use some Homemade French Onion Soup Mix. If you really love the onion flavor, using both canned soup and soup mix gives deeper onion flavor.
unsalted beef broth– I really suggest sticking to an unsalted broth as there are plenty of other ingredients that will bring more sodium to the dish. It can be really easy to get too salty.
cornstarch and water – you’ll add this at the to help thicken the gravy.
provolone cheese– Swiss cheese is a delicious alternative and complements the onion gravy very well. You could even use mozzarella.

Ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, canned French onion soup, French onion soup mix, beef broth, cornstarch, water, and provolone cheese.

How To Make Crock Pot French Onion Salisbury Steak

Make ground beef mixture

In a bowl, add ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, breadcrumbs, egg, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix together until just combined.

Form into patties and place in crock pot

Form into (4) oval shaped patties. Place patties into a 4-6 quart oval slow cooker.

Salisbury Steak mixture in a bowl and a Slow Cooker with raw Salisbury Steaks.

Add soup, broth and seasoning mix on top then cook

Pour French onion soup over the patties and sprinkle soup mix on top. Add beef broth. Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours, until patties are tender. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and water. Stir into the slow cooker and cook an additional 10–15 minutes until gravy thickens. Then top with provolone cheese and cover 5 minutes to melt.