Beef Stroganoff

2 lbs / 1 Kg Sirloin Steak, slice into thin strips or into bite sized cubes, as youf family prefers
1 Tablespoon fresh or dried parsley for garnish
*** you can also use pork or chicken if you prefer.
1 - 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper to season
Garlic & onion powder, to season
1 Tablespoon
3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
8 oz. mushrooms, sliced.
3 Cloves Garlic / minced
1 Medium Onion / chopped

FOR THE SAUCE:

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup of crisp white wine.
1/2 cup / 120 ml heavy cream, half & half or milk if you are counting calories!
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 cups / 350 ml beef broth
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Starting the Strog...

1. Slice beef into thin strips, against the grain

2. In a bowl, add the beef, season a little with salt & pepper, mix it all well, then add the cornstarch and dredge the beef slices. Then add 2 Tablespoons of cold water and mix it all together with your fingers. It’s easier!

3. In a drop of olive oil, lightly fry onion (cut it in slices not chopped) on a low heat until translucent, then add the garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook until softened, then turn the heat up high and add the beef. Stir it all well so it browns evenly. This should take only a minute or so. Cook until the beef is seared, but not cooked completely.

And, the sauce...

4. Empty contents of pan with a slotted spoon, keep the juices in there and then add butter.

5. When the butter has melted, add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until flour turns light brown, for about 2 minutes and it’s all combined.

6. Slowly stir in broth and add the white wine.

7. Reduce heat to medium and cook until sauce is reduced to about 1 cup, about 5 minutes. Stir in cream then add the lemon juice and return to simmer.

And, the finish

8. When the sauce has reduced, add the beef & onions etc and simmer until the beef is cooked through and tender. Cutting it into thin strips is key here, you want it to finish cooking quickly.

(If the cream sauce is not ‘coating thickness then add some cornstarch mixed with an equal amount of water until the sauce is the thickness you can coat the back of a spoon. Season some more if you need, and sprinkle some parsley fresh or dry and it’s done!

Serve with pasta, rice, potatoes…whatever you fancy!