Slow Cooker Pot Roast Mushrooms
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker pot roast made entirely with mushrooms. This vegetarian dish features a medley of mushrooms slow-cooked with aromatic vegetables and herbs for a rich, savory meal perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
16 ounces cremini mushrooms, cleaned and halved
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps halved
8 ounces portobello mushrooms, sliced
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add all the mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
Transfer the mushroom and vegetable mixture to the slow cooker.
In a bowl, whisk together vegetable broth, red wine, tomato paste, soy sauce, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.
Pour the liquid mixture over the mushrooms and vegetables in the slow cooker.
Add bay leaves and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
About 15 minutes before serving, remove bay leaves.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
Stir the slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
Cover and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes until sauce thickens.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.