Easy and Authentic Beef Stroganoff

1. 1

   Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper and coat with flour.

2. 2

   Heat about 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a pan, and stir fry the beef from step 1.

3. 3

   At this stage, it's best to fry the beef until it's dark brown.

4. 4

   Add water and soup stock cube and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Transfer the contents of the pan to a pot, and simmer for about 40 minutes while removing the scum and extra fat.

6. 6

   Rinse the pan, add more butter and saute the chopped onion and shiitake mushrooms until softened.

7. 7

   Add the sauteed vegetables from Step 4 to the simmering pot from Step 3 and bring to a boil.

8. 8

   Season with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Continue simmering until there's almost no liquid left in the pot.

10. 10

    Add the milk and lemon juice just before serving and mix in lightly.

11. 11

    Warm through and it's done.

12. 12

    Don't cook for too long after adding the milk and lemon juice.

13. 13

    Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.