Salisbury Steak In Cream Gravy

Ingredients

1 lb lean, grass-fed ground beef
2 teaspoons steak seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 cup butter, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup low sodium beef stock
2 oz cream cheese. room temperature, cut into small cubes
1 tablespoon flour, cornstarch or arrowroot

Directions

Form the beef into 4 patties, about 3 inches across and ½ -inch thick. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and steak seasoning. Set aside.
In a nonstick, deep frying pan, over medium heat melt 2 tablespoons of butter, fry the patties until they are brown on both sides and almost cooked through, but not quite. Remove to a plate and cover with foil.

Add the remaining butter to the skillet butter and add the garlic and onions. Cook until the onions soften and then add the mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the mushrooms are no longer giving off liquid. Dissolve the thickener in the beef broth and add it to the skillet along with the cream cheese cubes. Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring constantly. Add the patties, cover the pan and simmer 10 minutes.

Cauliflower Garlic Mash

If you are not a fan of cauliflower then substitute 2 lbs of cooked Yukon gold potatoes. If you are a bit adventuresome, give this cauliflower recipe a chance. It is delicious especially when the main dish has a gravy component.

Ingredients

8 cups cauliflower florets (1 large head)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage

Directions

I use a microwave steamer (Tupperware – also retro) and steam the cauliflower and garlic for 5 minutes.

For stovetop:
Bring 1 to 2 inches of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Place the rack in the bottom of the saucepan. Add the cauliflower and garlic; cover and cook until very tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain very well on kitchen towels and squeeze tightly to remove any liquid in the cauliflower.


Transfer the cauliflower and garlic to a food processor along with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Process until very smooth. Transfer to a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl and stir in the sage. Reheat until hot and serve immediately.

Sautéed Spinach

Ingredients

10 oz package of organic frozen spinach, defrosted and drained
Half a large shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper

Directions

Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the shallot and garlic; saute until the shallot is tender. Add the drained spinach and saute for 2-3 minutes – just until hot. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.


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