comfort essentials: beef in a garlic cream sauce

How To Make comfort essentials: beef in a garlic cream sauce

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  I prefer beef stock over broth; however, if you use broth, make sure it is a low-sodium variety (broths tend to be high in sodium).
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  Step 3
  The Worcestershire sauce in this recipe creates a nice earthy depth to the sauce. If, however, you do not like it because of its use of anchovies, I have a homemade version that tastes great and no anchovies. It is easy/peasy to make and tastes like the real thing. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/diy-essentials-homemade-worcestershire-sauce.html
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  Step 4
  I did add something that I thought really added to the overall flavor of the finished dish. I precooked about 4 ounces of ground Italian sausage and added it to the dish when I added the cream and milk. It was a subtle undertone to the recipe that went over well with my guests.
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  Step 5
  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 6
  In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the chopped onion.
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  Step 7
  Cook until soft and translucent, about 5 - 7 minutes.
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  Step 8
  Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
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  Step 9
  Add the flour and stir constantly for about 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
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  Step 10
  At this point you can add some additional spices, like the ones I recommended, or others of your choice.
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  Step 11
  Add the thinly sliced beef.
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  Step 12
  Slowly cook over medium-low heat until the beef is cooked through and starting to get tender, about 10 – 12 minutes. Then add the beef stock and stir to combine.
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  Step 13
  Add the mushrooms.
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  Step 14
  Cook at a simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 5 – 7 minutes.
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  Step 15
  Add the cream cheese in small cubes, stir and allow to melt into the sauce, about 2 – 3 minutes.
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  Step 16
  Add the cream, milk, and Worcestershire sauce, then stir to combine.
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  Step 17
  Allow to lightly simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through and thickened, about 5 – 7 minutes.
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  Step 18
  While simmering do a final taste test for proper seasoning, and adjust as needed.
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  Step 19
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 20
  Serve over rice, egg noodles, or even taters. Enjoy.
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  Step 21
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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  Step 22
  Namaste’
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