Quick Ukrainian Beef And Mushroom Skillet
📜 Collection: UK2 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Entrees A fast and flavorful way to use leftover beef. This one-skillet dish features diced beef and mushrooms simmered in a savory tomato, paprika, and sour cream sauce.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 20 mins | None | 4 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Skillet
- Small bowl
- Wire whisk
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ¼ Cup | Table Fat | For frying |
| Sliver | Garlic | Minced or sliced |
| 2 Cups | Diced Leftover Beef | Diced |
| 1 Cup | Beef Stock | Or 1 Bouillon Cube & 1 Cup Hot Water |
| ½ lb | Mushrooms | Sliced |
| 1 Tablespoon | Water | For flour paste |
| 1 | Large Onion | Chopped |
| 1 Cup | Tomatoes | Chopped |
| 1 Teaspoon | Paprika | Ground |
| 1 Tablespoon | Flour | For thickening |
| ½ Teaspoon | Salt | To taste |
| Dash | Pepper | To taste |
| ¼ Cup | Thick Sour Cream | Fresh |
Instructions
Step 1: Build the Base
- Melt ¼ cup table fat in a skillet, fry 1 large onion and sliver garlic lightly until translucent and fragrant; add 1 cup tomatoes.
Step 2: Simmer the Sauce
- Simmer for 10 minutes until the tomatoes break down and thicken.
- Add 2 cups diced leftover beef, 1 cup beef stock, and 1 teaspoon paprika and let simmer.
Step 3: Saute Mushrooms
- In a separate pan, saute ½ lb mushrooms until golden brown, then add them to the meat mixture.
Step 4: Thicken and Finish
- Make a paste of 1 tablespoon flour and 1 tablespoon water, then add to the mixture, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Add ½ teaspoon salt, dash pepper, and ¼ cup thick sour cream.
- Heat through gently until hot, but do not boil to prevent curdling.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store leftover beef skillet in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently over low heat without boiling.
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