Crockpot Steak Sauce Beef Patties

These beef patties are old-fashioned comfort food made easy. You shape simple seasoned patties, brown them quickly, then let them slowly simmer in the crockpot with onions and a tangy steak sauce gravy. By dinner time they are so tender you can cut them with a fork, and the gravy is perfect over mashed potatoes.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Fork-tender patties
• Rich, tangy onion gravy
• Hands-off slow cooker dinner
• Budget friendly ground beef meal
• Family favorite comfort food

Recipe at a Glance

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 6 hours
• Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
• Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Patties

• 2 lb ground beef
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Gravy

• 1 onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup steak sauce
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

Ingredient Notes

• Beef: 80/20 or 85/15 keeps the patties juicy.
• Steak sauce: any tangy steak sauce works.
• Browning: optional, but it adds a lot of flavor.

How to Make Crockpot Steak Sauce Beef Patties

1. Form the patties. Mix beef, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt and pepper and shape into 6 patties.
2. Sear. Brown the patties 2 minutes per side in a hot skillet.
3. Layer the crockpot. Place sliced onions in the slow cooker and set the patties on top.
4. Add the sauce. Whisk the steak sauce, broth and Worcestershire and pour over the patties.
5. Slow cook. Cook on LOW 6 hours or HIGH 3 to 4 hours.
6. Thicken the gravy. Stir in the cornstarch slurry, cook 15 more minutes on HIGH until thick, and spoon over the patties.

Tips for Success

• Do not overwork the meat or the patties get tough.
• Make a small dimple in each patty so it stays flat.
• Serve over mashed potatoes to catch all the gravy.

Variations

• Add sliced mushrooms with the onions.
• Use ground turkey for a lighter version.
• Add a slice of cheese on top before serving.

What to Serve and Storage

Serve with mashed potatoes, rice or egg noodles and a green vegetable. Store in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.

FAQs

Do I have to brown the patties?

No, but browning adds flavor and helps them hold their shape.

Can I cook from frozen patties?

It is safer to thaw first so they cook evenly.

How do I make the gravy thicker?

Add a little more cornstarch slurry and cook a few extra minutes.

Final Thoughts

Crockpot Steak Sauce Beef Patties are the kind of easy dinner that tastes like it took all day. Set it up in the morning and enjoy a cozy meal at night.