Beef in white sauce
2 servings
30 minutes
Beef in white sauce is an exquisite dish of American cuisine that combines the rich flavor of beef with the tenderness of creamy sauce. Its history traces back to traditional meat dishes where dairy products were used to soften the texture of meat and add depth to its flavor. The white sauce with nutmeg and fresh herbs creates a harmonious balance of creaminess and spiciness, revealing the aroma of each ingredient. This dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or festive tables, highlighting the richness of classic cuisine. Garnishing with chopped parsley adds freshness, while the combination of beef with delicate milk sauce makes it a favorite choice for gourmets.
1
Cut the beef into 1.5x1.5 cm cubes, slice the onion into thin feathers, separate the parsley and thyme leaves from the stems, and chop the parsley finely.
- Beef: 250 g
- Onion: 0.5 head
- Parsley: to taste
- Fresh thyme: to taste
2
Dissolve the starch in cold milk.
- Cornstarch: 1 teaspoon
- Milk: 150 ml
3
Grease the bottom of the skillet with olive oil, sauté the onion over medium heat for 4 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Olive oil: 1 teaspoon
- Onion: 0.5 head
4
Add the beef and fry, stirring, for another 3 minutes over medium heat.
- Beef: 250 g
5
Pour in the broth, add pepper, bring to a boil, and simmer on low heat for 12 minutes, covered with a lid or foil.
- Chicken broth: 100 ml
- Ground black pepper: to taste
6
Pour milk with starch, add nutmeg and thyme leaves, bring to a boil, simmer for 1 minute over medium heat, and remove from heat.
- Milk: 150 ml
- Cornstarch: 1 teaspoon
- Nutmeg: to taste
- Fresh thyme: to taste
7
Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley.
- Parsley: to taste
