Bread:
Biscuits – For sopping up extra gravy
Crusty bread – Essential for cleaning the plate
Endless Variations
Mushroom Poor Man’s Steak:
Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms with the broth. Earthy and wonderful.
Onion Lover’s Version:
Add 1 sliced onion to the slow cooker with the broth. Cooked onions add sweetness.
Garlic Version:
Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the meat mixture. Garlic makes everything better.
Spicy Version:
Add ½ teaspoon black pepper and a pinch of cayenne to the meat mixture.
Cream of Mushroom Gravy:
Replace 1 cup of broth with 1 can cream of mushroom soup. Richer, creamier.
Swiss Steak Style:
Add 1 can diced tomatoes with the broth. Use Italian seasoning.
Make It a Meal:
Add quartered potatoes and carrots to the slow cooker around the patties. One-pot meal.
Storage and Reheating
Refrigerator:
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. The flavors deepen overnight.
