Best Beef And Mushroom Ragout Recipes

BEEF AND MUSHROOM RAGOUT

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring the veal stock to a simmer and reduce it to 1/4 of its original volume, until 1 cup of syrupy liquid remains (this may take up to 45 minutes). Set aside.
• Prepare the spatzle as directed in the above recipe.
• Heat a large heavy skillet over high heat until it is very hot, and add the vegetable oil. Saute the beef strips, tossing frequently, for 2 minutes, or until seared. Add the mushrooms and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more, tossing, until they give up their liquid. Add the mustard, cream, salt, a generous amount of pepper, and the reduced veal stock. Stir to mix thoroughly and remove from the heat.
• Make a bed of the spatzle in each of 6 shallow heated bowls, top with a generous spoonful of the ragout and lots of sauce, and sprinkle a few scallions over each.

"SURF AND TURF" BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH MUSHROOM AND ASPARAGUS RAGOUT AND LOBSTER MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in heavy, large skillet over high heat. Sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper. Sear the beef in the skillet for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet and let rest. Add the butter and mushrooms to the same skillet and saute until the mushrooms are browned, about 4 minutes. Then, add the shallots, garlic and thyme, and saute for 2 minutes. Add the Beef Reduction to the mushrooms and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-high and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the asparagus and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the Lobster Mashed Potatoes among 4 plates. Arrange the beef fillets on the top of the potatoes. Spoon the mushroom and asparagus ragout over the beef and serve.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Brush a heavy, large roasting pan with olive oil. Place the shank pieces in the prepared pan. Scatter the carrots and onions around the shanks. Roast until the meat is brown, about 25 minutes. Transfer the meat and vegetables to a heavy, large saucepan. Place the roasting pan over medium heat. Add the red wine and stir 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits, and then add to the meat and vegetables. Add the beef broth, 4 cups water and thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the liquid is reduced to 2 cups, about 3 hours. Strain the broth. Chill uncovered until cool, then cover and keep chilled.
• Cook the lobster in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until just opaque in the center, about 7 minutes. Transfer the lobster to a work surface and cool slightly. Remove the lobster meat from the shell. Cut the meat into 1-inch pieces. Bring 1/3 cup milk to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Add the lobster meat and set aside. Add the potatoes to a large pot of cold, salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes, return to the pot and mash. Add the butter and the remaining milk. Mix together well. Add the lobster mixture to the mashed potatoes. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.

BEEF AND WILD MUSHROOM RAGOUT

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven; dry the beef with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Add the beef to the pan; brown on all sides.
• Stir in the onions; cook/stir until they are softened, 3-4 minutes.
• Add in the mushrooms; cook another 3 minutes, stirring often.
• Add in soup mixes; stir to blend.
• Add in the wine, stirring up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan; cook 2-3 minutes.
• Add in the tomatoes, water, thyme, and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
• Decrease heat to low and simmer the stew, covered, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender, 2-3 hours.
• Taste the sauce, adding additional salt and pepper if needed.
• Remove bay leaf before serving.