Beef stroganoff

Beef · Russian classic.

Ingredients

• 1 tbls Olive Oil
• 1 Onions
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 250g Mushrooms
• 500g Beef Fillet
• 1tbsp Plain Flour
• 150g Creme Fraiche
• 1 tbsp English Mustard
• 100ml Beef Stock
• Topping Parsley

Method

1. Fry — Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan then add the sliced onion and cook on a medium heat until completely softened, so around 15 mins, adding a little splash of water if they start to stick at all.
2. Add ingredients — Crush in the garlic and cook for a 2-3 mins further, then add the butter.
3. Add ingredients — Once the butter is foaming a little, add the mushrooms and cook for around 5 mins until completely softened.
4. Season — Season everything well, then tip onto a plate.
5. Season — Tip the flour into a bowl with a big pinch of salt and pepper, then toss the steak in the seasoned flour.
6. Fry — Add the steak pieces to the pan, splashing in a little oil if the pan looks particularly dry, and fry for 3-4 mins, until well coloured.
7. Continue cooking — Tip the onions and mushrooms back into the pan.
8. Whisk — Whisk the crème fraîche, mustard and beef stock together, then pour into the pan.
9. Serve — Cook over a medium heat for around 5 mins. Scatter with parsley, then serve with pappardelle or rice.

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