As the sun beats down mercilessly and temps soar to sweltering heights in the Philippines, curling up with a piping pot of hearty stew seems counterintuitive in this steamy season. But never fear – your trusty slow cooker comes to the rescue with an easy, hands-off solution for summer meal prep despite the heat!
This lightened-up roast beef with mushroom sauce will satisfy your taste buds without cranking up the oven. Simply assemble ingredients in your cooker before sunrise, and wake up to a fragrant feast ready for the day. The long, slow simmer seals in flavor so every morsel melts in your mouth with maximum taste but minimal thermal toll on your tired tribe.
While the sun razes the fields, cozy up in the kitchen for some soothing Sunday meal prep. This rustic roast beef with mushroom sauce is the perfect project to putter with as you listen to your favorite playlist of melancholy melodies.
You may think a beautiful beef roast requires babysitting the stove for hours, but let me spill the straight scoop – your slow cooker can carry the flavorful weight so you can kick back with a cuppa. Simply toss in the ingredients before hitting the hay Saturday night, and wake up to the heavenly aroma of herbaceous, hearty home cooking.
Mushroom magic works its culinary kung-fu, infusing rich umami into the tender roast as it transforms into fall-off-the-bone bliss. The tender roast will soak up the savory essence as it simmers to silky succulence. Each slice will transport taste buds straight to the wooded bliss of your dreams.
This makes for mega-easy meal prep since you can portion hearty helpings into containers and freeze for future feasts. Reheating barely takes any effort, allowing you to enjoy the comfort of coziness without stressing over supper. Dig into the deliciousness all week long without fussing in the frenzied flurry before family dinnertime.
This dish pairs perfectly with a cup of hot rice or even potatoes and pasta to soak up every last delicious drop of the creamy sauce. The rich and creamy broth begs for bread to satisfy your dipping demands.
Whip up a double batch so you can also send your crew off with leftovers for lunch the subsequent days. Their taste buds will thank you as they tuck into the tangy treat while toiling at school or the office. No need to fret over feasible fare – this fits any schedule!
Whether you’re a busybody with babies in tow or a bonafide bookworm in need of some nourishing nosh, Sunday supper salvation has arrived. Slip into something cozy, pour a piping pot of palate-pleasing potion, and scroll through your stacked streaming queue for the ideal accompaniment. Some soothing soundtrack suggestions: “Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrisson for a soothing singalong or “Comfortably Numb” by Pink Floyd for a mellow mood soundtrack.
With simple ingredients and barely any active effort, this recipe requires maximum relaxation instead of rushed rationing. Allow beef aromatherapy from the kitchen to carry you into a calm, cozy corner as you prep sustenance for the subsequent days. The slow-simmered satisfaction savored throughout the week will be worth every wonderful whiff wafting through your windswept waveside wicker.
Melt into the most marvelous Monday with leftovers lunch, courtesy of your scrumptious Sunday strategy. No drive-thru lines or last-minute lunches – just blissful bites of home-cooked, heartwarming hotness. You’ll face each fervent frenzy fortified for the fray!
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XOXO,
April
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Savory Slow-Cooker Roast Beef With Mushroom Sauce
Ingredients
Shopping List:
- - 1 1/2 pieces beef shoulder (kalitiran), whole
- - 1/4 cup Oyster Sauce
- - 1/8 tsp Salt
- - Black pepper
- - 1/2 cup Soy sauce
- - 1 tbsp oil
- - 1 can Button mushrooms (drained)
- - Garlic
- - 1/4 cup Flour
- - 1 packet All Purpose Cream
Pantry Items:
- - Cooking oil
- - Beef Broth Cubes
- -1 cup water
Tools:
- - Slow cooker (4-6 quart capacity)
- - Mixing spoon
Instructions
- Rub beef with soy sauce, salt and pepper. Place in slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup water and oyster sauce. Pour over beef.
- In a skillet, heat oil and sauté mushrooms for 1 minute. Transfer to plate and set aside. Sauté garlic in oil until fragrant. Add to slow cooker.
- Make a roux by cooking flour in garlic oil until browned. Whisk into 1 cup beef broth until dissolved. Add to slow cooker and additional broth to cover meat if needed.
- Cook on Low for 6-8 hours, until very tender.
- When beef is tender, remove from cooker and cut as desired. Stir beef back into sauce.
- In a small bowl, whisk cream with 1/4 cup hot broth until smooth. Stir into slow cooker. Serve over rice.
Notes
!Tips: Check beef after 6 hours and add liquid if needed. Slow cooking gently braises the beef until fall-off-the-bone tender.
