Beef Sirloin With Cream Sauce Recipe - Svíčková na smetaně - Czech Cookbook

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

beef

💰Cheaper: pork

Pork is often more affordable than beef while still providing flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option.

flour

Cornstarch can thicken sauces without gluten.

Prepare the meat by cutting pockets into the top sirloin and stuffing with bacon.

Season the meat with salt and pepper.

Peel and chop the carrots and parsnips; chop the celery and onion.

In a large pot, cook the bacon until it releases fat.

Sear the seasoned meat in the pot until browned on both sides.

Add the chopped vegetables to the pot with the meat.

Pour in 6 cups of water and add bay leaves and allspice.

Bring to a simmer and cover, cooking until the meat is tender.

Remove the meat and strain the broth, discarding solids.

Mix whipping cream with flour for thickening the sauce.

Add the mixture to the strained broth and stir until thickened.

Finish the sauce with milk and lemon juice.

Serve the sliced beef with the sauce, garnished with whipped cream, cranberry sauce, and lemon slices.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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