Slow Cooker French Onion Burger Steaks
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80–90% lean)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed French onion soup
1 (1-ounce) packet dry onion soup mix
Directions
Lightly spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray for easier cleanup, then set it on a stable surface, like a white tile countertop.
In a medium bowl, gently combine the ground beef with the kosher salt and black pepper. Don’t overmix or the patties can turn out dense.
Seasoned ground beef and sliced onions ready for slow cooker
Seasoned ground beef and sliced onions ready for slow cooker
Divide the seasoned beef into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a flat, wide patty about 3/4 inch thick. Arrange the raw beef patties in a single snug layer in the bottom of the slow cooker. It’s okay if the edges touch, but try not to stack them.
Layer the thinly sliced onions directly on top of the raw beef patties, spreading them evenly so each patty is well covered. This is where the magic happens—the onions will slowly cook down and flavor the meat and juices.
Raw burger patties topped with sliced onions in slow cooker
Raw burger patties topped with sliced onions in slow cooker
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the condensed French onion soup and the dry onion soup mix until mostly smooth. You don’t need to add extra water; the patties and onions will release juices as they cook.
