Real Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Name: Real Beef Stroganoff
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 2 large onions, sliced; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1/2 pound mushrooms, trimmed and sliced, optional; 1 1/2 to 2 pounds beef tenderloin or boneless sirloin, cut into 1 1/2- to 2-inch chunks; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 plum tomatoes (canned are fine), chopped, or 1/2 cup good tomato sauce, optional; 1 cup beef or chicken stock, preferably homemade (page 160); 1/2 cup sour cream; Chopped fresh dill or parsley leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons butter
2 large onions, sliced
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 pound mushrooms, trimmed and sliced, optional
1 1/2 to 2 pounds beef tenderloin or boneless sirloin, cut into 1 1/2- to 2-inch chunks
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 plum tomatoes (canned are fine), chopped, or 1/2 cup good tomato sauce, optional
1 cup beef or chicken stock, preferably homemade (page 160)
1/2 cup sour cream
Chopped fresh dill or parsley leaves for garnish

1
Put the butter in a large deep skillet or flameproof casserole with a lid and place over medium-high heat.
2
When it melts, add the onions, along with a sprinkling of salt and pepper and the mushrooms if youre using them, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is very soft but not brown, about 10 minutes.
3
Add the beef and cook, stirring, for just a minute.
4
Stir in the mustard, tomatoes if youre using them, and stock.
5
Adjust the heat so the mixture simmers steadily but not violently and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the meat is tender.
6
Stir in the sour cream, taste and adjust the seasoning, garnish, and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons butter, 2 large onions, sliced, Salt and black pepper to taste, 1/2 pound mushrooms, trimmed and sliced, optional, and more.

Yes, Real Beef Stroganoff falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Real Beef Stroganoff

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