Beef Pasta With Creamy Mushroom Food

CREAMY BEEF AND MUSHROOM STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Boil the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to packet instructions until al dente. Remove; strain and set aside.
• While pasta is boiling, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Sear the steak in single layer batches until browned; transfer to a separate plate and set aside until all batches are done.
• Melt the remaining butter in the pan; add the onions and sauté until transparent, then add the garlic and fry until just fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add the mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms are tender and cooked through (about 4 minutes). Mix in the mustard and paprika.
• Add the wine and cook for about 3 minutes while stirring occasionally to mix all of the flavours through, deglazing the pan while scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pan with your spoon. Allow wine to reduce down to about half the amount (about 3 minutes).
• While wine is reducing down, grab a small jug and whisk together the beef broth (or stock), flour and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Pour the beef broth mixture into the pan, mix well and bring to a simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce begins to thicken.
• Return the beef and any juices from the plate to the pan and season with any extra salt and pepper (if desired). Reduce heat down to low and mix in sour cream. Heat until hot (do not boil).
• Add the pasta or noodles into the pan and garnish with parsley.

FROM THE PANTRY: CREAMY MUSHROOM PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook according to package directions. Strain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring the evaporated milk, chicken broth, oil, flour, mustard, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt, Worcestershire and paprika to a boil in a large skillet. Reduce the heat and simmer, whisking constantly, until the sauce is just thicker than heavy cream, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms, vinegar and several grinds of pepper, and simmer for 1 minute. Stir in the pasta. Divide among 4 shallow bowls, and sprinkle each with a little paprika, dill and pepper.

BEEF IN CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• On rack in broiling pan, broil tenderloin slices 2-4 inches from heat source, turning once until rare.
• While meat is broiling, in 9" skillet, heat margarine until bubbly and hot.
• Add onion and garlic, and saute until onion is translucent (about 2 minutes).
• Add mushrooms, and cook stirring occasionally for about 3 minutes.
• Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir quickly to combine, gradually stir in broth.
• Add tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly until mixture is slightly thickened.
• Remove skillet from heat, and stir in yogurt, pepper and parsley.
• Add meat and cook just until heated through, do not boil.
• Serve over hot noodles or rice.

CREAMY BEEF AND PASTA

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours or until pasta is tender.