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Beef Sirloin Casserole w/ Melting Onions




Source of Recipe


Cooking Pleasures, Feb 04/March 04






Recipe Introduction


Stroganoff is elevated to a new level in this creamy, rich tendition. Mascarpone cheese gives it a velvety texture while dill adds fresh flavor.





List of Ingredients



• 3 T butter, divided
  
• 2 T all-purpose flour
  
• 1 (14 oz) can reduced-sodium beef broth
  
• 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese or sour cream*
  
• 1 tsp Dijon mystard
  
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  
• 2 T chopped fresh dill
  
• 3/4 tsp salt, divided
  
• 1/4 tsp plus 1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper, divided
  
• 1 T vegetable oil
  
• 1 1/2 lb boneless top sirloin steak, thinly sliced
  
• 1 large onion, halved, thinly sliced
  
• 8 oz egg noodles
  
• 1 (9 oz) pkg frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, quartered if large
  






Instructions



1. Melt 2 T of the butter in small saucepan over low heat. Whisk in flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in broth; increase heat to medium-high. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 7 to 10 minutes or until smooth and thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in mascarpone, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, dill 1/4 tsp of the salt and 1/8 tsp of the pepper.
   
   
2. In large skillet, heat remaining 1 T butter and oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle sirloin slices with remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Add to skillet in batches; cook until browned on both sides. Place sirloin on plate.
   
3. Add onion to pan juices in skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until onions are well-browned, stirring constantly.
   
4. Heat oven to 375. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain; place in 11x8-inch (2 qt) baking dish. Top noodles with sirloin and artichoke hearts; cover evenly with sauce. Top with onions. (Casserole can be made to this point up to 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Cover and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly hot.
   






Final Comments


4 servings

*Mascarpone cheese is a double-or triple-cream cheese from Italy. Look for it in the dairy section of the supermarket or in Italian markets.