Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak with Peppers and Onions

Ingredients

Beef patties:

500 g ground beef

1/3 cup breadcrumbs

1 large egg

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Peppers, onions and gravy:

2 tbsp unsalted butter

1 large onion, sliced

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 green bell pepper, sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

2 cups beef broth

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

To serve:

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Method

1. Mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper, then shape into 4 oval patties.

2. Brown the patties briefly in a pan with the butter, 2 to 3 minutes per side, and set aside.

3. Cook the sliced onion and peppers in the same pan for 3 to 4 minutes until just softened.

4. Stir in the flour, then pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper, stirring until smooth.

5. Place the patties in the slow cooker, pour the pepper, onion and gravy mixture over them, and cover.

6. Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the patties reach 160°F (71°C) and are fork-tender.

7. Serve smothered in gravy and peppers, garnished with parsley.

Cooking tips

Browning the patties first adds flavor and helps them hold their shape in the slow cooker.

Do not lift the lid during cooking; every peek lets out heat and adds time.

If the gravy is thin at the end, stir in a little flour mixed with cold water and cook for 15 more minutes.

Frequently asked questions