Description
Creamy Mushroom Beef Skillet is a rich and savory dinner recipe featuring tender ground beef or sliced steak, sautéed mushrooms, and a luscious creamy garlic sauce. This hearty one-pan meal is perfect for a comforting yet simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 lb ground beef or sliced steak
Vegetables
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids & Fats
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Seasonings
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook beef: Add 1 pound of ground beef or sliced steak and cook, breaking up the beef as it browns. Remove excess grease if needed to avoid sogginess.
- Sauté mushrooms: Add 2 cups of sliced mushrooms to the skillet and continue cooking until the mushrooms soften and release their moisture.
- Add garlic: Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Add liquids: Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and ½ cup beef broth. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer and thicken: Let the sauce simmer for 5–7 minutes until it thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Season: Season with ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and optionally ½ teaspoon thyme. Stir well and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Serve the creamy mushroom beef skillet warm, ideally over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Serve over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for deeper, savory flavor.
- For a lower-carb option, serve with cauliflower rice or sautéed greens instead of starches.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, but it may be less rich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
