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Cook Beef Stroganoff when you are looking for something easy

Beef Stroganoff has been around for a long time and part of the appeal to this tasty dish lies in its simplicity. Basically this is a recipe that dates back to the 18th century where its Russian origins began the theme of sautéed beef slices in a cream-based sauce. There are recipes for Beef Stroganoff that include mushrooms and onions, and others that spice the sauce with mustard.

For classic Beef Stroganoff buy high quality tenderloin, but if your budget is tight you can substitute it with thinly cut flank steak. This dish is very easy to make and delicious to eat. Why not make Beef Stroganoff for you next dinner party? All you will need is: vegetable oil, onion, beef tenderloin, mushrooms, salt, pepper, nutmeg and sour cream.

Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Serves Six

6 tbsp butter or vegetable oil
2 tbsp onion, minced
2 pounds beef tenderloin, cut thin in 1x1.5 inch strips
½ pound mushrooms, sliced
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1 cup sour cream, at room temperature

Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a heavy skillet and add onion. Cook slowly until transparent. Remove and set aside. Turn the heat to medium and add beef, and cook briefly. Be sure to turn and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside with onions. Add 3 more tablespoons of butter and stir in mushrooms, cover, and cook 3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Whisk the sour cream and add to the pan, but don't let it boil. Return the beef and the onions to the pan and heat through.