ELSA'S CIDER BEEF WITH CHEDDAR SMASHED POTATOES

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I saw this on Rachel Ray. she serves it with cheddar smashed potatoes. So yummy and comforting. Perfect for fall. It is lick your pot clean, yeah it is that good. I find myself digging for turnips!

Provided by Sheila the Great

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 lbs top sirloin steaks, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 large onion, chopped
1 lb turnip, peeled and chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
6 tablespoons flour
2 cups apple cider (good quality, cloudy ones are best!)
1/2 cup beef consomme
3 lbs idaho potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups white cheddar cheese (super aged and super sharp)
3 tablespoons chives, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 375.
  • Place Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add EVOO and butter. Season beef with salt and pepper and add to pot. Brown all sides, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Add carrots and turnips, and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add flour, stir to combine and coat.
  • Add the apple cider and beef consommé' stir to combine. Bring to Boil, cover and place in the oven for 1-1 1/2 hours.
  • Once the beef is about 3/4 of the way cooked (about 40-45 minutes in the oven) place the potatoes in a large sauce pot., cover with water by at least 1 inch and place over high heat.Once the water comes to a boil, add some salt and cook the potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Once the potatoes are tender, drain and return to the pot. Add the milk, sour cream, and the cheese. Smash with a potato masher to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper and add the chives. Cover and reserve until you are ready to serve.
  • When the beef is done. Remove from the oven. To serve, place a spoonful of potatoes in a wide serving bowl. Make a well in the middle of the potatoes and spoon the beef into the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1594.9, Fat 96.8, SaturatedFat 45.1, Cholesterol 331.2, Sodium 939, Carbohydrate 86.5, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 10.5, Protein 93.3

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