π₯© Slow Cooker Creamy Mushroom Hamburger Patties
π Ingredients (4 servings)
Patties
1 lb (450g) ground beef
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional but π₯)
Sauce
1 (10.5 oz / 300 g) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup beef broth
8 oz (225 g) sliced mushrooms (white or cremini)
1 small onion, thinly sliced (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried thyme (optional)
1/2 cup heavy cream or sour cream
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional add-ins
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (to thicken sauce more)
π©βπ³ Instructions
1οΈβ£ Make the patties
Mix ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire. Form into 4 patties.
2οΈβ£ Brown them (optional but recommended)
Sear patties in a skillet with a little oil, 2β3 minutes per side.
This adds flavor and helps them hold together.
3οΈβ£ Build the slow cooker
Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic to the bottom of your slow cooker.
Place patties on top.
4οΈβ£ Mix the sauce
In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Pour over patties.
5οΈβ£ Slow cook
LOW: 5β6 hours
HIGH: 3β4 hours
Until patties are tender and cooked through.
6οΈβ£ Finish creamy
Stir in heavy cream or sour cream during the last 15β20 minutes.
If you want thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook 10 more minutes.
π½ What to Serve With
These are elite over:
Mashed potatoes
Egg noodles
Rice
Buttered green beans or peas
π₯ Pro Tips
Swap ground beef for ground turkey if you want it lighter.
Add a splash of soy sauce for extra savory depth.
Want cheesy vibes? Stir in 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss at the end.
If you want, I can also give you:
A dump-and-go version
A keto/low-carb version
Or turn this into a one-pot slow cooker meal with potatoes π₯