2 Ways to Make Meaty Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Ok, we all have those recipes we grew up eating and will always love. My meaty cream of mushroom sauce recipe is my chef’s spin on a classic. The classic utilizes many canned ingredients and is what I personally make for my kids. But on occasion, you want to “class things up” a little and make it from scratch! So I have provided you with both because why not. I love both and use both just pick the time and place. I’ll let you decide what will become the staple in your home.
5 Foods that Pair Well with Cream of Mushroom Sauce
While rice is my favorite but this sauce can pair well with:
- rice (Mom usually served it over rice.)
- pasta (noodles, shells, macaroni, etc…)
- bread (rolls, sliced, waffles, or crepes)
- potatoes (mashed, boiled, fried, or baked)
- cauliflower (riced or mashed) for a low carb Keto version
Mom’s Easy & Fast Cream of Mushroom Sauce
Well, I will have to ask her where she learned this recipe but my mom taught me this when I was first learning to cook as a kid so she gets the credit in my book! Love you, Mom!
Mom’s Original Ground Beef Mushroom Sauce with Green Beans
Well, I will have to ask her where she learned this recipe but my mom taught me this when I was first learning to cook as a kid so she gets the credit in my book! Love you, Mom!
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 can Cream of mushroom soup
- 1 lb. Ground Beef
- 1/2 cups milk
- 1 can Green Beans
- 2 cups Rice
Instructions
Directions
- In a large sauté pan brown meat and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in the cream of mushroom soup (add the water or milk till desired consistency)
- Drain the green beans and stir into a creamy soup mixture.
- Heat through and serve over steamed rice.
Notes
Well, I will have to ask her where she learned this recipe but my mom taught me this when I was first learning to cook as a kid so she gets the credit in my book! Love you, Mom!
Easy Rice Instructions
Rice Cooker Rice
So there is more than one way to do rice obviously. A rice cooker is something I recommend everyone has in their kitchen.
Equipment
- Rice Cooker,
- Measuring Cup
Ingredients
2 Cups White long grain rice
4 Cups water
Instructions
Pop that in your rice cooker and push start! Really the easiest way to do it.
Meaty Cream of Mushroom Sauce Over Rice
This is my absolute favorite comfort food right here!!! I grew up with a very similar dish using canned ingredients we always had on hand. Now as an adult I have taken this classic staple and elevated it to please the pickiest of eaters. I know this dish will warm your heart and fill your bellies!
Meaty Mushroom Cream Sauce Over Rice
This is my absolute favorite comfort food right here!!! I grew up with a very similar dish using canned ingredients we always had on hand. Now as an adult I have taken this classic staple and elevated it to please the pickiest of eaters. I know this dish will warm your heart and fill your bellies!
Equipment
- sauté pan
Ingredients
4-5 Mushrooms Sliced
1 Shallot diced
3 Oz. Unsalted Butter Room temp.
1 Lemon Cut in half for juicing
1 can Green beans fresh or canned work
1 Pt. Heavy cream
5 Oz. Sweet Italian sausage Whatever you have on hand
Instructions
In a large sauté pan brown meat and season with salt and pepper, set aside.
If using fresh green beans steam or sauté till al-dente and set aside. (this may be an unpopular opinion, but I love canned green beans so do not feel bad if you want to use those in the future)
In the same pan melt butter with a splash of oil Saute shallots till fragrant. Add mushrooms with a squeeze of lemon juice and salt.
Once the mushrooms and shallots are caramelized add in the ground meat, heavy cream and fresh thyme bring to a simmer, and reduce till thickened. Then add in the green beans to heat through.
Serve over rice.
Pressure Cooker Rice - Instant Pot Rice
So there is more than one way to do rice obviously. A rice cooker is something I recommend everyone has in their kitchen. These rice recipes are very basic white rice recipes feel free to season the rice water as desired a bit of salt and garlic go a long way here.
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot
Ingredients
2 Cups White long grain rice
3 Cups water
2 Tbsp. Chicken bouillon
Instructions
- High pressure for 3 min.
- Natural release for 10 min.
- Open the hatch and fluff rice.
- Allow to rest a few mins before serving.
Notes
So there is more than one way to do rice obviously. A pressure cooker is something I recommend everyone has in their kitchen. These rice recipes are very basic white rice recipes feel free to season the rice water as desired a bit of salt and garlic go a long way here.
Basic Stove Top Rice
Basic Stove Top Rice
When there is no other option it's always good to know you don’t need fancy equipment in your kitchen. All you need is a pot with a lid!
Equipment
- pot or pan
- stove
Ingredients
2 Cups White long-grain rice
4 Cups water
Instructions
In a pan with a lid boil rice for 10 min on high.
Lower the heat to low and cook for an additional 10 min.
Lightly fluff rice before serving.
Notes
This rice recipe is a very basic white rice recipes feel free to season the rice water as desired a bit of salt and garlic go a long way here.
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