One more recipe from Ann Eggleton. Amongst other things, Ann is responsible for the majority of Canadian dishes in my repertoire. She was my mentor in and out of the kitchen. Every young person new immigrant should have a friend like Ann.
BEEF STROGANOFF
450 g round steak2 Tbsp oil
salt and pepper
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 small onion, diced
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 Tbsp oil
3 Tbsp flour
1 cup sour cream
• Place the beef in the freezer for 10-15 minutes, it will slice easier.
• Thinly slice the beef into strips.
• Preheat a large skillet with 2 Tbsp of oil on medium high heat.
• Add some strips and sear on both sides.
• Remove beef and repeat with remaining 2 Tbsp oil and meat.
• Reserve all the beef on a plate.
• Place 2 Tbsp butter in a larger pot over medium heat.
• When the butter melts, add the diced onion.
• Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until soft.
• Add the meat to the pot.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover with water and gently simmer until meat is tender.
• Add more water if needed.
• When the meat is done, clean and slice the mushrooms.
• Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot.
• Slowly simmer for a minute.
• In a small bowl stir smooth 1/2 cup water and 3 Tbsp flour.
• Force through a sieve and add to the pot.
• Stir and bring stroganoff back to simmer.
• Whisk in the sour cream and remove from heat.
• Serve the stroganoff on rice or on buttered noodles.
