Slow-Cooker Mushrooms

Name: Slow-Cooker Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 5 cups
Ingredients: 2 pounds medium fresh mushrooms; 1 package (14.4 ounces) frozen pearl onions, thawed; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 6 hours

Yield 5 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

These slow-cooker mushrooms are a hands-off side that transforms the humble fungi into a flavorful dish with minimal effort.

Ingredients

2 pounds medium fresh mushrooms
1 package (14.4 ounces) frozen pearl onions, thawed
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Place mushrooms, onions and garlic in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients; pour over mushrooms. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until mushrooms are tender.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 42 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Here's a healthy and delicious addition to any buffet spread. Mushrooms and pearl onions seasoned with herbs, and balsamic vinegar and red wine are terrific on their own or alongside a tenderloin roast. —Courtney Wilson, Fresno, California

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