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Cowboy Mushrooms

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Cowboy Mushrooms are a quick and easy one-pan side dish featuring earthy mushrooms, caramelized onions, smoky bacon, and a savory kick of spices. This crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, barbecues, or holiday feasts, and can be easily adapted for vegetarian or low-carb diets.

Ingredients

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  • 16 oz (450 g) fresh mushrooms (cremini, white button, baby bella, or portobello), sliced
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced (optional for vegetarian)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
  • 1 tsp (4 g) smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • 2 tbsp (8 g) fresh parsley, chopped
  • Optional: sliced green onions or chives for garnish
  • Optional: shredded cheddar cheese for topping

Instructions

  1. Wipe mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel and slice about 1/4 inch thick. Dice bacon, slice onion, mince garlic, and dice bell pepper and jalapeño if using.
  2. Place diced bacon in a cold large skillet. Set over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy and golden brown (about 5 minutes). Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, leaving about 1 tablespoon bacon fat in the pan. (If skipping bacon, heat olive oil until shimmering.)
  3. Add sliced onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño to the pan. Sauté, stirring often, until onion is translucent and peppers soften, about 4 minutes.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high. Add mushrooms in a single layer (work in batches if needed). Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let mushrooms cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes to brown, then stir. Continue sautéing until mushrooms are deep golden brown and most liquid has evaporated, about 8–10 minutes.
  5. Stir in minced garlic and smoked paprika. Cook about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  6. Return bacon to the pan. Add Worcestershire sauce and toss everything together. Cook 1–2 minutes until well coated and sizzling. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve hot, garnished with green onions, chives, or shredded cheddar cheese if desired.

Notes

For vegetarian, skip bacon and use extra olive oil plus a pinch of smoked salt. Don’t overcrowd the pan—brown mushrooms in batches if needed. Add garlic at the end to avoid burning. Mushrooms taste even better the next day. For extra flavor, try adding hot sauce, pickled jalapeños, or a handful of baby spinach at the end.

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