Best Beef Stroganoff Recipe
### 🍲 Best Beef Stroganoff Recipe 🍲
Savor the rich and creamy flavors of this **Best Beef Stroganoff**! This classic dish combines tender beef, mushrooms, and a luscious sauce, perfect for serving over egg noodles or rice.
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### **Ingredients:**
– **1 tbsp oil** 🛢️
– **1 tbsp butter** 🧈
– **1 onion**, thinly sliced 🧅
– **225g / ½ lb crimini mushrooms**, sliced 🍄
– **450g / 1 lb beef steak (sirloin)**, cut into strips 🥩
– **60ml / ¼ cup brandy** 🍷
– **Salt and freshly ground pepper**, to taste 🧂
– **125ml / ½ cup beef stock** 🥣
– **1 bay leaf** 🍃
– **1 tsp whole grain mustard** 🌾
– **250ml / 1 cup full-fat crème fraîche or sour cream** 🥛
– **3-4 sprigs flat-leaf parsley**, chopped 🌿
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### **Instructions:**
#### 1. **Cook the Onions and Mushrooms:**
– In a heavy skillet, heat **1 tablespoon of oil** and **1 tablespoon of butter** over medium-low heat.
– Add the **sliced onion** and **mushrooms**, cooking for **7-10 minutes** until softened and lightly browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
#### 2. **Cook the Beef:**
– In the same skillet, increase the heat to high and add the **beef strips**. Fry for about **3-5 minutes** until browned and cooked to your liking.
#### 3. **Deglaze and Build the Sauce:**
– Carefully add the **brandy** to the skillet, cooking until the alcohol evaporates (about **1-2 minutes**).
– Add the **beef stock**, **mustard**, **bay leaf**, and season with **salt and pepper**. Scrape the pan to release any brown bits for added flavor.
#### 4. **Combine and Finish:**
– Return the cooked **mushrooms and onions** to the pan. Cook for an additional **3 minutes**.
– Reduce the heat to low, stir in the **crème fraîche or sour cream**, and heat through. Do not let it boil.
#### 5. **Serve:**
– Remove the bay leaf and stir in the **chopped parsley** just before serving.
– Serve hot over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
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### **Prep & Nutritional Info:**
– **Prep Time:** 10 minutes
– **Total Time:** 30 minutes
– **Servings:** 4
– **Calories:** Approximately 500-700 calories per serving (varies based on serving size and specific ingredients).
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### **Tips for Success:**
– For a richer flavor, consider using a mix of different mushrooms.
– Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more stock or reducing it longer.
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### **Final Thoughts:**
This **Best Beef Stroganoff** is a comforting dish that’s quick to prepare yet feels indulgent. Perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests, enjoy this classic recipe that never goes out of style! 🍽️✨
