A Hearty, Homemade Meal: T-Bone Steaks with Mushroom Sauce & Comforting Sides

November 8, 2024

It’s been a busy week for us, between the kids' Halloween trick-or-treating and trying to survive their sugar-induced energy bursts! We didn't have time to carve pumpkins before Halloween, which is a family tradition, so we made sure to carve them on Sunday when the rain started pouring. It’s been rainy and damp all week, making outdoor adventures a bit tricky.

Pictured is the pumpkin April carved this year

With the cold, wet weather outside, we've been focused on keeping our cattle comfortable and well-cared for, but that's about it for our outdoor activities. So, we decided to treat ourselves to something special—a delicious meal made from one of the cows we butchered earlier. And let me tell you, it was *absolutely* worth it.

We decided to prepare T-Bone steaks, pan-seared to perfection, with just a light seasoning to let the rich, natural flavors of our grass-fed beef shine through. The result was a juicy, tender steak that offered an earthy, simple taste that can only come from quality, home-raised beef. There’s something truly satisfying about enjoying the flavors that come from the very land we work and the food our animals eat. After all, we are what we eat, right?

To complement the steaks, we served them with a homemade mushroom sauce that April has perfected over the years. She’s known for adding generous amounts of butter to her recipes (and yes, it’s totally worth it!), but with the hard work we put in around the farm, we can usually burn off the extra calories. April’s mushroom sauce is rich and savory, made with a brown gravy base that adds an extra layer of flavor to the tender steaks.

For vegetables, we went with asparagus, lightly seasoned with onions and garlic. It’s a simple and healthy choice, but you can easily swap it out for any vegetable you prefer. Green beans, broccoli, or roasted carrots would all pair wonderfully with this meal.

And, of course, no steak dinner is complete without potatoes! April peeled and sliced them by hand, then cooked them with onions, garlic, and a seasoning mix for a perfectly crispy, flavorful side dish.

All in all, it was a hearty, satisfying meal—just what you need on a rainy day. We don’t always have the time for such an intricate meal, but when we do, it makes the effort all the more worthwhile. From the farm to the table, this was a meal that really hit the spot.