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Spinach and Mushroom Beef Stroganoff

Equipment

  • large skillet or sauté pan 
  • medium pot
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp knife
  • spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup

Ingredients

Farmers Market Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless ribeye or any cut of steak 
  • 1.5 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cups fresh spinach

Grocery Store Ingredients

  • 10 oz egg noodles
  • 1 tsp olive oil 
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp seasoning salt/all-purpose seasoning
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Boil noodles egg noodles until they’re al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium heat. Season your sliced ribeye or steak meat with salt, black pepper, and seasoning salt. Cook until browned (3-5 minutes).  Remove and set aside. 
  • In the same skillet, add a little more oil if needed. Add sliced mushrooms and brown them for 2-3 minutes. 
  • Reduce the skillet heat and add tomato paste, ½ cup water, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir the mixture and cook for 1 minute. 
  • Sprinkle flour over that mixture until it forms a paste. Slowly pour 1 ½ cups of more water, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Simmer on medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes.
  • On your cutting board, slice your steak into thin pieces. Add the beef back to the skillet and pour the heavy cream in. Stir and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce is smooth and creamy. 
  • Add the cooked egg noodles to the skillet and toss until they’re fully coated.  Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve!

Notes

Substitutions
  • Ribeye: top sirloin steak, beef tenderloin, chuck eye steak, flank steak
  • Mushrooms: eggplant, zucchini, firm tofu, tempeh
  • Spinach: kale, Swiss chard
  • Egg Noodles: steamed white rice, mashed potatoes, pappardelle
  • Heavy Cream: sour cream, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, milk + butter (1/4 cup melted unsalted butter with 3/4 cup milk), coconut milk
The Start Local recipe series is generously supported by Illinois Farm Bureau.