Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs top sirloin, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 lb cremini mushrooms, sliced thick
  • 2 large shallots, finely minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cups beef bone broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Prep the protein. Pat the beef strips dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Note: Surface moisture is the enemy of a good crust.
  2. Sear the beef. Heat neutral oil in a large cast iron skillet until wisps of smoke appear. Sear the beef in two batches for 60-90 seconds per side until a deep mahogany crust forms. Remove beef and set aside on a plate.
  3. Brown the mushrooms. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add mushrooms and sear without stirring for 3 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
  4. Sauté the aromatics. Add minced shallots and garlic to the mushrooms, sautéing for 2 minutes until the shallots are translucent.
  5. Build the roux. Sprinkle all purpose flour over the mixture and cook for 1 minute until the raw flour smell disappears.
  6. Deglaze the skillet. Slowly pour in the beef bone broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping the bottom of the pan until all the brown bits are dissolved.
  7. Emulsify the sauce. Whisk in the Dijon mustard and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the liquid coats the back of a spoon.
  8. Temper the dairy. Reduce heat to low. Temper the room temperature sour cream with a spoonful of the hot sauce in a small bowl, then whisk it into the pan until the sauce is silky and uniform.
  9. Finish the dish. Return the beef and any juices from the plate to the pan for 60 seconds until the meat is warmed through but still tender.
  10. Garnish and serve. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve immediately over egg noodles or mashed potatoes. | Feature | Fresh Beef | Shortcut Ground Beef | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Texture | Defined steak strips with a crust | Loose, crumbled, and soft | | Prep Time | 15 minutes (slicing required) | 5 minutes (no slicing) | | Flavor Depth | High umami from seared steak | Moderate, relies more on sauce | Shaved Beef Recipe: Silky, Browned Edges in 15 Min — Master this Shaved Beef technique for silky, buttery results in under 15 minu...Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli in 25 Minutes — Master Beef and Broccoli made in the Instant Pot with this 35-minute recipe. ...Homemade Sausage Gravy and Biscuits Ready in 30 Min — This homemade sausage gravy and biscuits recipe features a seasoned roux for ... $img_2$