Creamy beef is a rich and comforting dish that typically involves tender pieces of beef cooked in a creamy sauce. Here’s a recipe for creamy beef stroganoff, a classic and delicious version of creamy beef:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450g) beef sirloin or tenderloin, thinly sliced into strips
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces (about 2 cups) white mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup sour cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Cooked egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes for serving
Instructions:
- In a large skillet or frying pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced beef and cook for a few minutes until it’s browned. Remove the beef from the pan and set it aside.
- In the same pan, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for a few minutes until the onions become translucent.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes until they release their liquid and start to brown.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw taste of the flour.
- Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for a few minutes until it thickens.
- Return the cooked beef to the pan and allow it to heat through in the sauce.
- Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the sour cream until the sauce is creamy and well combined. Be careful not to boil the sauce once the sour cream is added to prevent curdling.
- Season the creamy beef stroganoff with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve the creamy beef stroganoff over cooked egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
Creamy beef stroganoff is a classic and hearty dish that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy!
