They say food is the front door to culture, it’s the way to immerse
yourself for the first time, and a great way to meet new people. One of my
favorite Russian dishes is Beef Stroganoff.
It takes about an hour and a half to make the dish from start to finish.
The necessary ingredients are:
·
2 pounds of beef chuck roast (quality depends on
your budget)
·
½ teaspoon of salt
·
½ teaspoon of ground black pepper
·
4 ounces of butter
·
4 green onions sliced (white half only)
·
4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
·
1 can (about 10.5 ounces) of condensed beef
broth
·
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
·
1 can (6 ounce) of sliced mushrooms (drained)
·
1/3 cup of sour cream (I know, gross, but you don’t
taste it and it's necessary)
·
1/3 cup of white wine
To cook:
1.
Remove any fat and gristle from the roast and
cut into strips 1/2 inch thick by 2 inches long. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of
both salt and pepper.
2.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the
butter and brown the beef strips quickly, then push the beef strips off to one
side. Add the onions and cook slowly for
3 to 5 minutes, then push to the side with the beef strips.
3.
Stir the flour into the juices on the empty side
of the pan. Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Lower the heat and stir in mustard. Cover and
simmer for 1 hour or until the meat is tender.
4.
Five minutes before serving, stir in the
mushrooms, sour cream, and white wine. Heat
briefly, then salt, and pepper to taste.
When I made this dinner for my sorority family dinner this past weekend, I served it over a bed of wide egg noodles and everyone enjoyed it. This is a tasty meal to share with your
friends and family because it is quick, easy, and inexpensive, especially for college students
on a budget!!!
