STEAK WITH MERLOT & MUSHROOMS

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This is a delicious crock pot meal. I've made it a couple of times, and it's low in points, and very hearty and filling on a cold day. Weight Watchers Points: 7 per serving

Provided by Terrie Hoelscher

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Time 6h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 1/4 lb flank steak, trimmed
1 med. red onion, thinly sliced
2/3 c low sodium beef broth
1/3 c red wine, such as a merlot
1/4 c tomato paste
2 tsp olive oil
8 oz cremini mushrooms, thickly sliced (baby portobellos)
8 oz white mushrooms, thickly sliced
1 Tbsp all purpose flour

Steps:

  • 1. Spray oven broiler rack with PAM. Preheat broiler.
  • 2. Mix salt, thyme, pepper, and garlic powder in cup. Rub seasoning mixture all over steak. Transfer steak to broiler rack. Broil steak 5" from heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes per side.
  • 3. Scatter onion in bottom of 5- or 6-quart slow cooker Top with steak. Whisk broth, wine, and tomato paste in medium bowl until smooth. Pour broth mixture over steak. Cover and cook until steak and onion are fork-tender, 4 - 6 hours on high, or 6 - 8 hours on low.
  • 4. About 35 mins. before cooking time is complete, heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Stir mushroom mixture into slow cooker. Cover and cook on high, until mixture simmers and thickens, about 25 minutes.
  • 5. Transfer steak to cutting board. Cut steak across the grain into 12 slices (three slices per serving). Serve with broth over top.
  • 6. Weight Watchers calculates this as 7 Points. If you want to add a 1/2 cup of wild or brown rice and a side of steamed broccoli or broccoli-rabe to each serving, add 2 extra Points per serving.

Ilea Nepe
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I love this recipe! The steak is always cooked to perfection, and the mushrooms are so flavorful. The sauce is also very good. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rahat Afghan
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This steak was easy to make and turned out great! The mushrooms were a nice touch, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


An Imagination
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I'm not a big fan of steak, but I really enjoyed this dish. The mushrooms were so good, and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Olivia Camp
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I made this steak for my family, and they all loved it! The steak was cooked to perfection, and the mushrooms were so flavorful. We will definitely be adding this recipe to our regular rotation.


Ashley Holmes
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This steak was delicious! The mushrooms were a great addition, and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Bhoj Dhami
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I love this recipe! The steak is always cooked to perfection, and the mushrooms are so flavorful. The sauce is also very good. I highly recommend this recipe.


suman chaudhary
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This steak was easy to make and turned out great! The mushrooms were a nice touch, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Maan Khoso
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I'm not a big fan of steak, but I really enjoyed this dish. The mushrooms were so good, and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


James Messer
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I made this steak for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! The steak was cooked to perfection, and the mushrooms were so flavorful. We will definitely be adding this recipe to our regular rotation.


TOP1 Omaid
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This steak was amazing! The merlot mushrooms were the perfect complement to the steak, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.