Make dinner extra delicious with fork-tender beef and delectable mushroom gravy served over steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles! This Beef in Creamy Mushroom Sauce is easy to make and cooks in one pan!
Beef in creamy mushroom sauce is one of my favorite dishes to make for Christmas, and let me say it rightfully deserves its spot on the Noche Buena table. Loaded with fork-tender beef, mushrooms, and creamy gravy, it’s sure to be a party hit!
If you love lengua or burger steak in mushroom sauce, this beef tip version delivers the same delectable flavors but requires less effort. It cooks in under an hour and one pan!
The recipe starts with pan-searing the beef until lightly browned, simmered in broth until fork-tender, and the sauce is finished off with a generous addition of table cream for an extra dose of yum.
You get a rich, hearty dish that’s absolutely heaven served over steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles!
Ingredients notes
- Beef – the recipe calls for sirloin, which you can cut into thin slices, strips, or cubes
- Mushrooms – I used canned whole mushrooms, but feel free to swap with fresh button or cremini mushrooms. Just slice and cook a little longer during the recipe’s first step.
- All-purpose cream – you can substitute with heavy cream, evaporated milk, or sour cream.
Cooking tips
- For a more tender chew, slice the beef across the grain. You can freeze the meat for about 20 minutes or until partially firm to make slicing easier.
- Do not overcrowd the pan and sear on high heat so the meat will brown nicely.
- This is a one-pan meal; there’s no need to clean the pan after searing the beef. Those browned bits bring incredible flavor!
- Once the cream is added, lower the heat and continue to cook at a simmer, as the cream might curdle and separate on high heat.
- For extra depth of flavor, use condensed cream of mushroom soup. Reconstitute a 10-ounce can with the beef broth and omit the cream.
How to serve
- This creamy beef in mushroom gravy is easy enough for everyday family dinners yet fancy enough for special occasions.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed rice, egg noodles, and your favorite roasted vegetables for a hearty meal that will surely wow the crowd!
Storing leftovers
- Store leftovers in a container with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- To reheat, place in a saucepot and heat until warmed through. Add more broth, water, or milk to loosen the consistency.
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef sirloin
- salt and pepper to taste
- canola oil
- 1 can (8 ounces) whole mushrooms, drained
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup table cream
Instructions
- Cut the beef across the grain into 1/4-inch thick slices and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a wide pan over medium-high heat, heat about 1 tablespoon oil. Add mushrooms and cook for about 30 seconds. Remove from pan and keep warm.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan if needed. Add beef in a single layer and sear for about 2 to 3 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Do not overcrowd pan, cook beef in batches as needed. Remove meat from the pan and keep warm.
- In the pan, add the butter.
- When melted, add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add flour and continue to cook, stirring regularly, for about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Gradually add broth, whisking regularly to prevent lumps.
- Add beef. Bring to a boil, skimming scum that floats on top.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until meat is fork-tender. Add more broth or water in 1/2 cup increments if the liquid is getting too thick before the meat is fully tender.
- Add all-purpose cream and stir to distribute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add mushrooms. Continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until mushrooms are heated through. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a more tender chew, slice the beef across the grain. You can freeze the meat for about 20 minutes or until partially firm to make slicing easier.
- Once the cream is added, lower the heat and continue to cook at a simmer, as the cream might curdle and separate on high heat.
- For extra depth of flavor, use condensed cream of mushroom soup. Reconstitute a 10-ounce can with the beef broth and omit the cream.
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Nutrition Information
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Ma.Josie de la Cruz says
Very nice product & very good food
Angel says
Made this recipe for the first time and the result was fantastic! My family loved it. Thank you for this awesome recipe, Lalaine!
Lalaine Manalo says
You’re welcome. Glad the family liked it 🙂
Ish says
I tried this with ground beef and I love how it tasted with either pasta or rice. My husband loved it too! Thank you for this! 🙂
Lalaine Manalo says
I love the idea of using ground beef! Sounds delicious and budget-friendly, too.
Lee says
Hi…. Thank you for this recipe, my nephew’s and nieces loved it. By the way I used all purpose cream and evaporated milk, it’s creamier that’s why kids love it
Lalaine Manalo says
You’re welcome. I’m glad you were able to adjust the recipe to your liking 🙂
Mio says
There’s a step that says to add butter, but I don’t see butter on the ingredients list? How much butter is needed for the amount of flour you’ve listed?
Thank you!
Ronette Camposano says
Can i use the pressure cooker to make the beef tender and have a beef broth or beef stock?
Lalaine Manalo says
I haven’t tried the recipe in a pressure cooker but I’m sure it will work.
John Collard says
Why is Butter not in the list of ingredients, and only mentioned at the stage after browning the beef?
How much butter should be used?
Rin says
thanks for the recipe!
may I know how much butter is needed? it’s not included in the list of ingredients ;-;
Lanica says
Hi Lalaine, i dont see butter on the ingredient list. 😉
Ella says
Reconstitute a 10-ounce can with the beef broth and omit the cream, what do you mean by this? I will use Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup. Thanks.
Katrina says
Hi, what’s an alternative for the table cream?
Lalaine Manalo says
Table cream is Nestle’s all-purpose cream. You can also use heavy cream or evaporated milk.
VIVIAN CAYAS says
Hi, we do not have beef, in my desire to try this recipe, I have tried pork and chicken, together, and it tastes so good as well… thank u po for this recipe. God bless u..
Lalaine Manalo says
You’re welcome and thanks for the tip! Pork and chicken sounds delicious!
Paolo says
Hi, can we substitute evaporated milk instead of cream?
Lalaine Manalo says
Yes, you can 🙂
Mil Mañego-Razon says
Awesome dish
Thanks for sharing your recpie
Lalaine Manalo says
Thank you!
ashalea says
Hi! just want to ask what i can do in case i put too much cream?
Thank you!!
Lalaine Manalo says
You can dilute with more water or broth 🙂
Ellen Manalo says
Hi Lalaine! Is table cream the same as whipping cream or is it Nestle all purpose cream?
Lalaine Manalo says
It’s all-purpose cream. The can of Nestle is called table cream here in the U.S. but it’s the same as our all-purpose in the Philippines.