Beef And Mushroom Ragout

Serves: 4

Catharine Rutherford

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

50

Spice

52

Sweetness

54

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

6.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Vegetable Oil

3 tbsps

Heavy Cream

1 tsp

Salt

Directions:

1

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)

2

Set aside

3

Prepare the spatzle as directed in the above recipe

4

Heat a large heavy skillet over high heat until it is very hot, and add the vegetable oil

5

Saute the beef strips, tossing frequently, for 2 minutes, or until seared

6

Add the mushrooms and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more, tossing, until they give up their liquid

7

Add the mustard, cream, salt, a generous amount of pepper, and the reduced veal stock

8

Stir to mix thoroughly and remove from the heat

9

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