It's ridiculous to turn down help when I could seriously use an extra hand or four to get things done. It seems that I'm making repeated resolutions to employ the slow cooker more, since it could free up precious moments to accomplish the almost stupid volume of tasks requiring attention each evening. But the truth is, I'm not super jazzed by a lot of slow cooker recipes I see. They can often seem, well, boring...and I also know that I miss the scrumptious flavor imparted by the searing/grilling/browning process left out of this cooking technique. What I DO love about using the slow cooker is being welcomed by savory aromas when I open my door, as well as the brilliant fact that dinner is ready to go!
When I recently happened upon a slow cooker version of beef stroganoff by my girl Marth, it sparked a desire to give this contraption another whirl. I get a hankering for beef stroganoff about once a year, and the thought has been nestled in the back of my brain since the onset of the fall. If you're, too, a fan of this dish, this slow cooker version does not disappoint! The beef is tender, the onions are scrumptiously caramelized, and the mushrooms add earthy flavor and textural interest. The combination of these ingredients unified with this rich and creamy sauce over a bed of toothy egg noodles is satisfying and warms your belly the whole way through.
I probably should have taken more care to photograph the final product. But the
Beef Stroganoff (click here for recipe)
One note on the recipe: it instructs to thicken the cooking liquid at the end. I was left with very little cooking liquid to speak of, so I just used a cup of chicken stock instead. It worked like a charm!
My faith in this kitchen gadget just might be restored. I hereby pronounce (yet another) resolution to be more intentional about incorporating it into my weekly menu planning. If anyone has any great recipes to share, please do!
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