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A tender T-bone steak made in the crock pot along with potatoes and a fresh mushroom sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (12 ounce size) T-bone steak
1 medium potato, cubed
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and stir to mix in the oil.
Season the steak with the salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Brown on both sides.
Place the cubed potato in the bottom of the crock pot. Place the browned T-bone steak on top.
Add the mushrooms to the skillet and brown, stirring, for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir until well mixed. Add the mushroom mixture to the crock pot, scraping out all the garlic and oil into the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 4 hours or until the steak is the desired doneness.
Remove from the crock pot and serve hot with the mushroom and potatoes.
Use a heavy skillet for browning the steak to get a good sear.
Layer the ingredients in the crock pot as directed for even cooking.
Cook the steak low and slow for best results.
Serve with additional sides like green beans or a salad for a complete meal.
Adjust seasoning before serving if needed.
Be careful not to overcook the potatoes to prevent them from becoming mushy.
Let the steak rest for a few minutes after cooking for better flavor and texture.
Yes, you can use other cuts like ribeye, sirloin, or chuck steak, but you may need to adjust the cooking time.
Browning the steak adds flavor and texture, but you can skip this step if short on time.
Carrots, onions, or bell peppers would work well.
The steak is done when it's tender and reaches your desired level of doneness. Rare: 115–125 degrees F, Medium-rare: 125–135 degrees F, Medium: 135–145 degrees F
Yes, you can omit the mushrooms or substitute them with another ingredient like onions.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently.
Cooking on low heat is recommended for better flavor and tenderness, but you can cook on high for 2-3 hours.
Yes, rehydrate dried mushrooms in hot water before using them in the recipe.
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reviews & comments
May 25, 2020
I tried this recipe tonight and to my great disappointment,my beautiful T Bone steak ended up tasting exactly the same as the pot roast I usually cook in my slow cooker. :( It's back to the grill or broiler for me.
January 23, 2017
Flour thickens the sauce as does corn starch, yummy
June 29, 2013
FYI I just made this last night and the flour should be stirred into the skillet with the remaining oil and the mushrooms, at least that's what I did. It made sort of a roux.
All the reviews about crockpot steak make t sound like a Sin to not grill.. Well I don't want anymore GRILLED Steak, I have overdosed on red meat and just want a simple yummy crock pot steak. So THERE!