Elsa's Cider Beef With Cheddar Smashed Potatoes

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 lbs top sirloin steaks, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 lb turnip, peeled and chopped
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 6 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups apple cider (good quality, cloudy ones are best!)
• 1/2 cup beef consomme
• 3 lbs idaho potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 cups cheddar cheese (super aged and super sharp)
• 3 tablespoons chives, chopped

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven 375.
• 2 place dutch oven over medium-high heat. add evoo and butter. season beef with salt and pepper and add to pot. brown all sides, about 6-8 minutes.
• 3 add carrots and turnips, and cook for 4-5 minutes. add flour, stir to combine and coat.
• 4 add the apple cider and beef consommé' stir to combine. bring to boil, cover and place in the oven for 1-1 1/2 hours.
• 5 once the beef is about 3/4 of the way cooked (about 40-45 minutes in the oven) place the potatoes in a large sauce pot., cover with water by at least 1 inch and place over high heat.once the water comes to a boil, add some salt and cook the potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes.
• 6 once the potatoes are tender, drain and return to the pot. add the milk, sour cream, and the cheese. smash with a potato masher to desired consistency. season with salt and pepper and add the chives. cover and reserve until you are ready to serve.
• 7 when the beef is done. remove from the oven. to serve, place a spoonful of potatoes in a wide serving bowl. make a well in the middle of the potatoes and spoon the beef into the center.