Description
This Crock Pot Salisbury Steak recipe offers a comforting, easy-to-make dinner perfect for busy days. Featuring tender plant-based patties simmered in a rich vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) gravy, paired with creamy plant-based mashed potatoes, it is a delicious and convenient slow cooker meal that delivers cozy, hearty flavors everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Patties
- 1 lb plant-based ground beef substitute
- 1/2 cup finely chopped smoked turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Gravy
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 2 tbsp flour or natural gelling agent
- 2 cups plant-based beef broth substitute
Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp plant-based butter
- 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Seasonings
- Salt, pepper, and paprika as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the Patties: Combine the plant-based ground beef substitute with finely chopped smoked turkey bacon, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika in a large bowl. Mix gently until well incorporated, then shape the mixture into evenly sized oval patties for even cooking in the crock pot.
- Brown the Patties: Heat a skillet and brown each patty briefly on both sides until golden. This step locks in flavor and adds color but can be skipped to save time.
- Make the Gravy Base: In the same skillet, sauté additional onions and garlic with apple cider vinegar and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Stir in flour or a natural gelling agent until well mixed, then gradually add plant-based beef broth substitute, stirring constantly until a thick, savory gravy forms.
- Assemble in the Crock Pot: Layer the browned patties in the crock pot and pour the prepared gravy over them. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until patties are tender and flavors melded.
- Prepare Plant-Based Mashed Potatoes: While the patties cook, boil the potatoes until soft. Drain and mash them with plant-based butter, non-dairy milk, salt, and pepper until creamy and fluffy.
Notes
- Shape patties evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Browning patties adds extra flavor but is optional.
- Sauté onions and garlic before slow cooking to enhance sweetness and aroma.
- Slow cook on low heat for best flavor melding and tender patties.
- Add natural gelling agent gradually to avoid overly thick gravy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Crock Pot Salisbury Steak, plant-based, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, slow cooker, mashed potatoes, comfort food, gluten free
