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After looking at the list of ingredients and instructions, you may be thinking “I thought this was a slow-cooker recipe! I wanted something easy!” Trust the process, my friend, this recipe will not disappoint you!
We enjoy meals that have multiple layers of flavors. When it comes to preparing those meals, I like to do as much of the preparation ahead of time as possible. This meal is perfect for when you're hosting dinner with friends and family because you can prepare it the day before and rest easy on the day you serve it (or clean your house, like I do!).
It seems like there’s a new must-have something or another that pops up in my social media feed every day. It can be easy to forget the tried-and-true gadgets and appliances that sit in our cabinets. Whether you’re cooking for a large family or just one or two, slow cookers come in a variety of sizes and price points making them perfect for any household. They also use less energy than conventional ovens and are my not-so-secret weapon to keeping my kitchen from feeling like the surface of the sun during the summer. Not to mention, the slow cooker gets the job done when it comes to tenderizing meat and distributing flavor.
I like to pair this with my White Cheddar Loaded Mashed Potatoes and Honey Butter Yeast Rolls, both of which you can also make ahead of time.
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Serves 8
Ingredients
Patty Ingredients
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons parsley
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
½ tablespoon onion powder
½ tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons thyme
1 teaspoon ground mustard powder
½ to ¾ cup fine breadcrumbs
Gravy Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter
2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef stock
¼ cup red cooking wine
2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
1 tablespoon parsley
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
Water, if needed
Directions
Patties
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Using your hands to do this will ensure all ingredients are distributed throughout.
If you’d like to measure for better uniformity, use a ¼ cup measuring cup to scoop meat mixture. Shape each ¼ cup of meat mixture into round patties, approximately ¾ inches thick.
Using a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, brown patties for approximately 3-4
minutes on each side. You don't want to cook them completely - you just want the patties to have a firm crust on each side. This will help allow the patties keep their shape while they're in the slow cooker.
Remove patties to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
Gravy
In the same pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour to butter and begin stirring constantly to combine, to form a roux.
Carefully add beef stock and stir vigorously until gravy is smooth and free of clumps.
Add wine, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Stir gently to combine.
Allow gravy to simmer for approximately 5-7 minutes or until thickened.
Proceed to slow cooker directions or, if making ahead of time, place prepared patties and gravy in separate containers. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Slow-cooker
To the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker, add onions, mushrooms, and beef patties.
Pour gravy over the patties.
Cook on LOW setting for approximately 6 hours or HIGH for approximately 4 hours.
If at the end of cooking, the gravy is thicker than you care for, add 2 tablespoons of water at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
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