Classic Beef Stroganoff

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According to legend, this recipe was invented by a chef working for a russian general, count pavel stroganov in the 1890's. Beef stroganoff is basically tender strips of beef and mushrooms, cooked in a creamy sauce and rounded off with sour cream. You may want to make this with a tender cut of beef, such as tenderloin or top sirloin. Traditionally served over egg noodles, it also tastes delicious on rice or spaetzle.

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Steps

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Cut the beef in very thin strips.

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The easiest way to do that is to put the meat in the freezer until slightly frozen.

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Add salt and pepper and 1 tbs oil to the beef strips and mix together.

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Melt 3 tbs butter and 1 tbs oil in a large skillet on medium heat.

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Increase heat and add strips of beef.

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You want to cook the beef quickly , browning it on each side.

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You may need to work in batches.

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When both sides are brown , remove the beef into a bowl and set aside while keeping warm.

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Add remaining butter and oil to the pan and saute the onions until golden , add the sliced mushrooms and cook for a few minutes , allowing them to soak up the pan drippings.

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Add the flour and continue stirring , add the broth and let it simmer until the sauce has thickened and the floury taste is cooked out.

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Stir in the lemon zest , lemon juice and mustard , add salt and pepper to taste.

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Put the meat back in the sauce , heat through and add 1 / 2 a cup of sour cream , do not let the sauce cook anymore o.

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Ingredients

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onion, top sirloin steaks, cremini mushrooms, oil, butter, flour, sour cream, dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, beef broth, salt and pepper, parsley