Juicy beef patties simmered in rich onion-mushroom gravy — perfect over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4–5)
🥩 Beef Patties
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1½ lbs (700g) ground beef
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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1 egg
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
🍄 Gravy
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1 packet onion soup mix
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1 cup beef broth
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tbsp ketchup
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1 cup sliced mushrooms
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1 medium onion, sliced
Thickening (Optional)
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1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Patties
Mix beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic powder, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper.
Form into 4–5 oval patties.
2️⃣ Brown (Optional but Recommended)
Brown patties in a skillet 2–3 minutes per side.
This locks in flavor but can be skipped if short on time.
3️⃣ Slow Cook
Place sliced onions and mushrooms in bottom of slow cooker.
Lay patties on top.
Mix soup mix, broth, Worcestershire, and ketchup.
Pour over patties.
Cook:
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LOW: 6–7 hours
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HIGH: 3–4 hours
4️⃣ Thicken Gravy (Optional)
30 minutes before serving, stir in cornstarch slurry.
Cook until thickened.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
✔ Mashed potatoes
✔ Buttered rice
✔ Egg noodles
✔ Cauliflower mash (low-carb option)
📊 Approx Nutrition (Per Serving)
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Calories: 380–450
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Protein: 28g
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Carbs: 12–15g
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Fat: 25g
🥑 Low-Carb Version
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Replace breadcrumbs with crushed pork rinds or almond flour
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Skip ketchup or use sugar-free
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Serve with cauliflower mash
Net carbs drop to ~5–6g per serving.
🕒 Meal Prep & Storage
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Fridge: 4 days
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Freezer: 2 months
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Reheat gently to avoid drying out
🔥 Why Browning First Matters
Although optional, browning:
✔ Adds deeper flavor
✔ Prevents patties from falling apart
✔ Creates richer gravy
If skipping browning, make patties slightly firmer.
🍄 Gravy Upgrade (No Packet Version)
If you don’t want onion soup mix:
Homemade Gravy Mix:
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2 tbsp flour
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1½ cups beef broth
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1 tsp Worcestershire
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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Salt & pepper
Whisk and pour into slow cooker.
🧄 Flavor Boosters
Add one of these for restaurant-style taste:
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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½ tsp dried thyme
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Splash of soy sauce
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1 tbsp butter stirred in at the end
🕒 Cooking Time Matters
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Don’t overcook on HIGH — can dry beef
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LOW setting gives most tender results
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Internal temp should reach 160°F (71°C)
❄️ Storage & Freezing
Fridge
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4 days airtight
Freezer
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Freeze with gravy (best texture)
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Lasts 2 months
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Thaw overnight in fridge
🥦 Healthier / Anti-Inflammatory Version
✔ Use grass-fed beef
✔ Replace breadcrumbs with oats or almond flour
✔ Use homemade broth (low sodium)
✔ Add extra mushrooms (natural umami)
⚖️ Weight Watchers Estimate
Per serving:
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8–12 points (depends on beef fat % and gravy thickness)
❓ FAQs
Q: Why did my patties fall apart?
A: Not enough binder (egg/breadcrumbs) or too much liquid.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
A: Yes — skip milk and butter.
Q: Can I add potatoes inside slow cooker?
A: Yes, diced potatoes cook well on LOW for 6–7 hours.
Q: Can I double the recipe?
A: Yes, but don’t overcrowd — layer carefully.