Slow Cooker Beef Blade Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Experience the rich flavors of Slow Cooker Beef Blade Steak with Mushroom Gravy, a comforting dish that elevates humble ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. With tender beef, savory mushrooms, and a luscious gravy, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Ingredients:

• 6 average-sized beef blade steaks
• 1 average-sized onion, thinly sliced
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons mild paprika
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation:

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef steaks with salt and pepper, then brown them on both sides. Transfer the browned steaks to the slow cooker.
2. In the same skillet, add the remaining oil and sauté the sliced mushrooms and onions until they are tender and golden brown. Stir in the minced thyme and paprika, cooking for an additional minute to release their flavors.
3. Transfer the mushroom and onion mixture to the slow cooker, arranging it over the beef steaks.
4. In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, dry sherry, and all-purpose flour until smooth. Pour this mixture over the beef and mushrooms in the slow cooker.
5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and can be easily shredded with a fork.
6. Once the beef is cooked, remove the steaks from the slow cooker and set them aside. Stir the chopped parsley and cream into the sauce remaining in the slow cooker, combining until smooth and creamy.
7. Return the cooked steaks to the slow cooker, coating them in the creamy mushroom gravy. Cook on low for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
8. Serve the Slow Cooker Beef Blade Steak with Mushroom Gravy hot, accompanied by your choice of sides such as rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

Savor each bite of this comforting meal, reveling in the tender beef and rich, flavorful gravy that is sure to satisfy your taste buds and warm your soul.