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title = "Beef Stroganov"
date = 2022-09-12T20:25:39
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![Beef Stroganov](recipe.jpg)

A somewhat elaborate but very delicious recipe that originates from XIX century
Russia. Best served with [mashed potatoes](/food/basic-mashed-potatoes).

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## Ingredients

The following ingredients are for two hearty servings:

* 400g lean beef
* 5 champignon mushrooms
* 150g sour cream
* 1tbsp mustard
* Butter
* Wheat flour
* Salt
* Black pepper

## Instructions

1. Cut the mushroom into thin slices.
2. Cut the beef into relatively thin bite-sized pieces by cutting
   **perpendicular** to the meat's fibers.
3. Dust beef pieces with flour and salt.
4. Heat up some butter in a saucepan and add the mushrooms, fry for a couple of
   minutes.
5. While the mushrooms are getting fried, mix sour cream, mustard, salt, pepper
   in a bowl.
6. After letting the juice from the mushrooms out, add their juice to the mix
   and mix well, let fry for another couple of minutes.
7. Heat up a frying pan to medium-high heat and add some butter.
8. Add the beef to the frying pan and fry it for about 5 minutes mixing from
   time to time.
9. Add the sauce mix to the saucepan with the mushrooms, stew over low heat for
   about 5 minutes.
10. Once beef and sauce are done, pour the sauce into the frying pan with the
	beef and stew for about 1-2 minutes over low heat.
11. Turn off the heat, cover with a lid and let it rest that way for about 10
	minutes.
12. Serve with mashed potatoes and have a nice meal!