Beef Stroganoff - Russian Chef

Beef stroganoff is one of the most popular and famous dish of Russian cuisine. Sautéed pieces of beef fillet served in a sauce with sour cream (aka smetana).

Choice of meat is one of the important points, on which depends the final result. The best meat for beef stroganoff is a beef sirloin steak. Its most tender part and you will get soft and juicy beef stroganoff.

Ingredients

• 500 gr. beef sirloin steak, cut into cubes with 2-3cm. side
• 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
• 100 gr. fresh champignons, thinly sliced
• 200 gr. sour cream
• 1 tsp. prepared yellow mustard
• 50-100 ml. beef broth
• 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 2-3 tbsp. fortified wine
• 2-3 tbsp. sunflower oil or 20-30 gr. butter
• Salt, ground black pepper, dried thyme to taste

Directions

1. Dry meat cubes with paper towel and put them in a plastic bag.
2. Preheat large skillet with a bit of butter and place the meat cubes one by one.
   
3. Place in same skillet butter or sunflower oil and fry over medium heat till softened. Add champignons and fry 2 minutes. Add fried meat and fortified wine, mix thoroughly and simmer for a 2-3 minutes on a medium heat.
4. In a large bowl mix sour cream, salt, pepper and dried thyme. Dilute with beef broth to a consistency of a kefir or drink yogurt. Place sauce to the skillet with meat, onion and champignons, mix thoroughly. Heat over low heat 1-2 minutes, constantly stirring.
5. Serve warm with a backed or mashed potato, rice or noodles.

Source: Beef Stroganoff - recipe with pictures

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