Creamy Beef & Mushroom Skillet

(Tender Beef Cubes in a Rich Cream Sauce)

This dish features pan-seared beef cubes with a deep brown crust, simmered in a luxurious creamy mushroom sauce. It is rich, comforting, and perfect served with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.

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🥩 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

For the beef

• 700 g beef sirloin, chuck, or ribeye, cut into large cubes

• Salt, to taste

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 1 tbsp flour (optional, for light coating)

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

For the mushrooms & aromatics

• 250 g mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced

• 1 small onion or shallot, finely diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

For the creamy sauce

• 200 ml heavy cream

• 120 ml beef stock

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp dried thyme

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Garnish

• Fresh parsley or chives, chopped

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🔥 Instructions

1. Prepare the beef

• Pat the beef cubes completely dry.

• Season generously with salt and black pepper.

• Lightly dust with flour if using (shake off excess).

2. Sear the beef

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• Add beef cubes in batches (do not overcrowd).

• Sear 2–3 minutes per side until deeply browned.

• Remove beef from the pan and set aside.

3. Cook the mushrooms

• In the same pan, lower heat to medium.

• Add mushrooms and cook until browned and their moisture evaporates.

• Add onion and cook 2–3 minutes until soft.

• Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Build the sauce

• Pour in beef stock and scrape up browned bits from the pan.

• Add cream, Dijon mustard, paprika, and thyme.

• Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.

5. Finish the dish

• Return beef (and any juices) to the pan.

• Simmer gently 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens and beef is tender.

• Taste and adjust seasoning.

• Remove from heat and rest 2 minutes before serving.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Creamy mashed potatoes

• Buttered rice or egg noodles

• Toasted baguette or sourdough

Spoon extra sauce generously over the beef.

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💡 Pro Tips

• Use high heat for searing to lock in juices.

• Do not boil the cream—keep it at a gentle simmer.

• For extra depth, add a splash of white wine before the stock.

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🌿 Flavor Profile

• Savory, rich, and creamy

• Juicy beef with caramelized edges

• Earthy mushrooms balanced by smooth cream sauce