Step 1

Mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, shallots, Italian seasoning, and milk in a medium mixing bowl.

Step 2

Shape the beef mixture into 8 patties.

Step 3

Add vegetable oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the beef patties. Brown both sides for 3 to 5 minutes each. Transfer the patties to a slow cooker.

Step 4

Top the beef patties with mushrooms, dry onion soup mix and water.

Step 5

Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours.

Step 6

Remove the patties from the slow cooker. Mix the cornstarch with a bit of water (about 1 tablespoon) and pour into the slow cooker.

Step 7

Set the slow cooker to HIGH and stir. Cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the sauce is thickened.

Step 8

Add the patties back to the slow cooker with the sauce.

Step 9

Serve hot. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over mashed potatoes or steam veggies, if desired.