Truffle oil brings an elegance to anything it touches. Try it in Creamy Tagliatelle with Bacon, Mushrooms and Truffle Oil! It’s an unfortunate truth that not all foods look good in a photo. No beef stew will ever rival a smoothie bowl in the beauty department but which one will you choose on a cold, wintry day? I think the answer is pretty obvious! I have moments of doubt when I share these sorts of recipes – do they look good enough for anyone to want to make them? That is a million dollar question. The struggle is real. This beef in truffled cream sauce is one of those recipes. It might look humble but it is comfort food to the core. The elegant flavour will stay with you forever. How could it not?! It’s tender beef in truffle cream sauce for goodness sake!
Truffle sauce
Once again this recipe for beef in truffled cream sauce is very simple, so the flavour comes from the quality of your ingredients and cooking techniques. I am sharing a detailed photo guide below in order to walk you through the process. I didn’t spend a lot on the beef for this recipe but I did splurge on the truffle oil because it is so worth it! A small bottle will last you months and will elevate any dish to incredible heights! A creamy truffle sauce like this one is a great way to get the most out of a small bottle of truffle oil. The smell and taste of truffle in the oil is usually strong enough that a small amount can go a long way. That makes it perfect for a creamy sauce. In fact, it’s pretty amazing in plenty of other uses too. Here are some of my favourite truffle oil recipes:
Parmesan Truffle Fries Tagliatelle with Truffle Sauce Truffle Aioli Truffle Mac and Cheese
The other ingredients are quite simple and easy to find. Any decent brown mushrooms will do, and the cream can either be whipping or double. White wine adds depth and richness to the flavour, but can be left out if you prefer.
Serving suggestions
The stunning cream sauce loves potatoes. Serve this dish with equally fabulous hasselback potatoes or humble mashed potatoes. Potatoes absorb the creamy sauce and balance out the flavours. This is important because the truffle sauce is quite rich. White rice will do something similar, as will crusty bread or delicious fresh pasta! For something low carb try cauliflower mash. This is an elegant and luxurious way to serve beef. It’s a dish that is begging to be made for a special date night or Valentine’s Day! I would recommend cutting this recipe in half and cooking this beef in truffled cream for your sweetheart. Enjoy!
Storage and leftovers
Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for 4-5 days if stored in an airtight container. Heat them up in a microwave or over low heat on a stovetop. Let the pieces of beef get hot all the way through, but be careful not to boil the sauce. I don’t recommend freezing creamy sauces as they have the tendency to separate.
