Beef Piccata with Mushrooms

Originating from classic Italian cuisine, Piccata is a dish featuring thinly sliced beef cooked quickly in a rich lemon-butter sauce. In this recipe, we enhance it with mushrooms and cream for a luxurious and flavorful lunch.

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• ½ kg beef fillet (thinly sliced)

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper, ground

• 3 tbsp flour (for coating the beef)

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 cup cooking cream

• ½ cup beef broth

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. Season the beef slices with salt and pepper, then lightly coat both sides with flour.

2. Pound the slices lightly with a kitchen mallet to make them thinner and easier to cook.

3. Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

4. Add the beef slices and cook until golden on both sides (about 2–3 minutes per side).

5. Remove the beef and set aside on a covered plate to keep warm.

6. In the same skillet, sauté the mushrooms until softened and lightly browned.

7. Add the garlic and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant. Then add the lemon juice and beef broth, stirring to combine.

8. Reduce the heat and add the cooking cream, stirring gently until the sauce is creamy and slightly thickened.

9. Return the beef slices to the skillet and cook with the mushrooms for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors. Avoid boiling the cream too hard to prevent separation.

10. Serve the beef piccata with mushrooms hot, alongside mashed potatoes, garnished with chopped parsley.