GREAT-GRANDFATHER'S BEEF STROGANOFF

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My great-grandfather immigrated from Russia in the 1880's. This is the way he always made beef stroganoff and the way my mother, whom he raised, made it. No icky canned soup for us!

Provided by Molly Schneider

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb filet mignon or 1 lb rib eye
1 -2 tablespoon butter
1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup cooking sherry
1 cup beef stock or 1 cup beef bouillon
2 tablespoons hot water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups wide egg noodles, cooked
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Closely trim steak and slice into thin slices.
  • Pepper meat, then brown in butter in skillet.
  • When meat is browned, add sherry and stock or bouillon, bring to a boil and immediately reduce to simmer.
  • Add mushrooms and cook until mushrooms are done, but not shriveled.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in hot water and add to broth, stirring until broth thickens*slightly*.
  • To serve, place seperate bowls of noodles, meat and sauce, sour cream, and slivered almonds on table (you can garnish sour cream with chopped parsley if desired).
  • To eat, layer first noodles, then beef, then sour cream and sprinkle with almonds.

Mohammad Awal
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I can't wait to try this beef stroganoff recipe. It looks so delicious!


Mubeen JUTT
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I'm always looking for new beef stroganoff recipes to try. This one is definitely a keeper.


Ikedinwa Martins
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I'm on a low-carb diet, so I served this beef stroganoff over cauliflower rice.


My Singel
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used tofu instead of beef. It was delicious!


Farhad Dewan
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I made this recipe in a slow cooker, and it turned out amazing.


Baby Theledi
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I used a different type of beef than the recipe called for, and it turned out just as good.


Osei Isaac
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I'm allergic to mushrooms, so I omitted them from the recipe. It still turned out great.


Bilal Jutt
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This recipe is too complicated. I prefer a simpler beef stroganoff recipe.


baber Ali
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my beef stroganoff turned out really watery.


Lillian Ruthart
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my beef stroganoff didn't turn out as good as I expected.


Patel Vagmin
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This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra seasonings, and it was much better.


Great Leer
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I've tried many beef stroganoff recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Ji Md
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I'm not a huge fan of beef stroganoff, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!


Trap Grime
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I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it.


Tx Tamim
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The beef is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful.


Joshua Meehan
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now my go-to beef stroganoff recipe.


Nina Paul
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This is my favorite beef stroganoff recipe. It's so easy to make, and it always comes out perfect.


Chaudhary Ahsan
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I've made this recipe several times, and it always turns out great. The only thing I do differently is add a little bit of white wine to the sauce.


Edgar Garza
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This beef stroganoff recipe is a keeper! The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the beef is tender and juicy. I served it over egg noodles, and it was a hit with my family.