Beef stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff is a classic Russian dish made with sautéed beef, onions, mushrooms, and a rich sour cream sauce. Here's a traditional recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin or tenderloin, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 oz (225g) mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish
• Egg noodles or rice, for serving

Instructions:

1. Prepare the beef: Season the beef slices with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches and cook until browned on both sides (about 2 minutes per side). Remove the beef and set aside.

2. Cook the vegetables: In the same skillet, add butter and melt over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened (about 4-5 minutes). Add the garlic and mushrooms, cooking until the mushrooms release their moisture and are golden brown.

3. Make the sauce: Sprinkle the flour over the onion-mushroom mixture and stir well to coat. Gradually add the beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add the Worcestershire sauce and mustard, and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.

4. Finish the dish: Lower the heat and stir in the sour cream. Return the cooked beef to the skillet and gently simmer for 2-3 minutes, just until the beef is heated through. Avoid boiling the sauce, as it may cause the sour cream to curdle.

5. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over egg noodles or rice.

Enjoy your delicious homemade Beef Stroganoff!