Creamy Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff over Mashed Potatoes
Tender pieces of beef steak and earthy mushrooms simmered in a velvety Greek yogurt and cream sauce. Served over smooth, comforting mashed potatoes for a rich and satisfying family meal.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Makes
6 servings
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Made by Claire + Lila
Claire created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Large pot · Colander · Whisk · Mixing bowl
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Next: Place a large pot filled with cold…
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Place a large pot filled with cold…
Place a large pot filled with cold water on the stove and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
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Add peeled
Add peeled, diced potatoes to the boiling water and cook for 15 minutes, or until fork-tender.
Look for: fork-tender
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Drain the potatoes thoroughly in a colander…
Drain the potatoes thoroughly in a colander and return them to the warm pot.
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Mash the warm potatoes until smooth
Mash the warm potatoes until smooth, stir in half of the heavy cream and a pinch of salt, then cover to keep warm.
Look for: smooth, stir in half of the heavy cream and a pinch of salt, then cover to keep warm
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Place a deep skillet over medium-high heat…
Place a deep skillet over medium-high heat and warm half of the olive oil until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Season the diced beef pieces lightly with…
Season the diced beef pieces lightly with salt and black pepper.
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Add the beef to the hot skillet…
Add the beef to the hot skillet in a single layer and sear for 4 minutes until browned on all sides, then transfer the beef to a plate.
Look for: browned on all sides, then transfer the beef to a plate
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Add the remaining olive oil
Add the remaining olive oil, diced yellow onion, and sliced cremini mushrooms to the same skillet over medium heat.
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Cook for 6 minutes
Cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have softened and turned golden brown.
Look for: the mushrooms have softened and turned golden brown
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Add minced garlic to the skillet and…
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Pour the beef stock into the skillet
Pour the beef stock into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
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Reduce the heat to low and simmer…
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the liquid gently for 5 minutes until slightly reduced.
Look for: slightly reduced
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Whisk the plain Greek yogurt and remaining…
Whisk the plain Greek yogurt and remaining heavy cream together in a small bowl until completely smooth.
Look for: completely smooth
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Return the browned beef to the skillet…
Return the browned beef to the skillet and remove the skillet from the heat source.
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Gently fold the yogurt and cream mixture…
Gently fold the yogurt and cream mixture into the sauce until completely incorporated and silky.
Look for: completely incorporated and silky
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Divide the warm mashed potatoes evenly among…
Divide the warm mashed potatoes evenly among six plates and top each portion with the creamy beef and mushroom mixture before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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