Welcome to a recipe that defines comfort in a skillet! This Meat and Mushroom Stew is a heartwarming dish, perfect for a cozy family dinner or when you're simply craving something deeply satisfying. The combination of tender, savory pork and earthy mushrooms, all brought together in a rich, creamy sauce, is a classic for a reason. It's a straightforward, one-pan meal that delivers complex flavors without complicated steps, making it an ideal choice for a delicious weeknight dinner that feels truly special.
Skillet Meat and Mushrooms — a delicious homemade stew
Ingredients for Skillet Meat and Mushrooms
- 650 g pork
- 250 g button mushrooms
- 160 g onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 200 ml chicken broth
- 30 g butter
- 15 g all-purpose flour
- a bunch of parsley
- pepper, salt, refined oil for frying
- chili pepper for garnish
How to Cook Skillet Meat and Mushrooms — A Delicious Homemade Stew
Wash the pork leg, shoulder, or neck, pat it dry with a paper towel, and trim off any large pieces of fat. Cut the pork into small slices about a centimeter thick.
Slicing the meat into small pieces
Pour a tablespoon of refined, odorless vegetable oil into a skillet and add the butter. Place the pork slices in the heated skillet and fry for 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip and fry until golden brown on the other side.
Frying the pork on both sides
Thinly slice the onion into half-rings. Finely chop the garlic cloves or pass them through a garlic press. First, add the minced garlic, and after half a minute, add the sliced onion to the skillet with the browned pork.
Sauté the meat with the onion and garlic over medium heat for a few minutes until the onion becomes soft and caramelized—in other words, very delicious.
Once the onion is ready, pour the hot chicken broth into the skillet. The broth will deglaze the pan—the browned bits of meat and onion stuck to the bottom will mix with the broth, creating a base for a flavorful sauce.
If you don’t have ready-made chicken broth, you can dissolve a bouillon cube in a cup of boiling water. However, remember that bouillon cubes contain salt, so take that into account when seasoning the dish at the end.
Add garlic to the skillet, and after half a minute, add the sliced onion
Fry the meat with onion and garlic over medium heat for a few minutes
Pour hot chicken broth into the skillet
Wipe fresh button mushrooms with a damp cloth or rinse them under cold running water. Slice the mushrooms thinly and add them to the other ingredients.
As they heat up, the moisture from the mushrooms will be released into the broth, giving the sauce a rich mushroom flavor.
Slice the mushrooms thinly and add them to the other ingredients
In a separate small bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with a few tablespoons of warm broth. Pour this mixture into the stew and stir. Then, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Cover the stew with a lid and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.
Five minutes before it’s done, add finely chopped parsley or any other fresh herbs of your choice.
Pour the flour and broth mixture into the stew, season with salt and pepper. Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, adding herbs 5 minutes before it's done
Plate the meat and mushrooms with the sauce, sprinkle with rings of red chili pepper, and serve immediately. Boiled rice or mashed potatoes make an excellent side dish.
Serve the meat and mushrooms hot. Rice or mashed potatoes make a great side dish
And there you have it—a beautifully rich and flavorful meat and mushroom stew, ready to be enjoyed. This dish is wonderfully versatile; feel free to serve it over egg noodles, quinoa, or with a side of crusty bread to soak up every last drop of that delicious sauce. Don't hesitate to experiment with different mushrooms like cremini or even a mix of wild mushrooms for a deeper flavor. We hope this simple yet elegant stew brings warmth and comfort to your table. Enjoy every bite!
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