Recipes tagged with « Cream Sauces »

Ground Beef Stroganoff Twist

Ground beef browned till crust forms then set aside. Onion and cremini mushrooms sautéed in browned butter till edges caramelize. Fresh minced garlic tossed in last second; never burnt. Beef broth blended with au jus mix replaces gravy, adding depth. Cream of celery soup swapped for cream of mushroom. Dollop Greek yogurt stirs in creaminess with slight tang, replacing sour cream. Simmered till sauce thick, clings heavy on wide pappardelle noodles; absorbs liquid, swelling, tender but toothy. Essential to watch browning stages visually; avoid bitter garlic. Keeps kitchen aromas rich earth, nutty butter. Extra garlic boost possible or splash white wine to deglaze pan before liquids. Timings rough, focus on smell and texture for best.