Creamy Beef and Mushrooms

This savory one-pan meal features tender ground beef and earthy mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce. Serve over pasta or rice (or all by itself), and you can enjoy the ultimate quick-and-easy weeknight meal. And there are countless variations!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword beef and mushrooms, ground beef and mushrooms

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 322kcal

Author Robin Miller

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic minced
1 pound lean ground beef
8 ounces sliced mushrooms regular or cremini (baby bella)
1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup beef broth or beef bone broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup heavy cream
Chopped fresh parsley for serving optional

Instructions

Heat the oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the beef and cook until browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Add the mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes, until soft.
Add the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the cream. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Top with parsley (if using) and serve over rice, noodles, mashed potatoes, or your favorite grain.

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