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Tsar Nicholas’s

Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff is a classic Russian dish that was beloved by Russian
tsars, including Tsar Nicholas II. It consists of tender strips of beef

sautéed with onions and mushrooms in a rich and creamy sauce made with
sour cream. The dish is traditionally served over egg noodles or rice.
Its origins can be traced back to the mid-19th century, and it remains a

popular and elegant meal to this day.

Ingredients: Add onion and mushrooms to the skillet

1.5 lbs beef round cut into strips and saute until softened. Add more
4 tbsp flour, or more as needed butter if needed.

2 tbsp butter
1 onion finely diced Pour beef broth into the pan, scraping

1/2 lb sliced mushrooms any browned bits from the bottom.
1 10 oz can beef broth Simmer until it has thickened to a thick
1/2 cup water, or more as needed gravy. Add more broth as needed for

1/2 tsp salt preferred thickness. Season with salt to
1 8 oz pot sour cream taste.

Instructions: Stir meat back into the sauce, and warm
Toss the beef strips in flour. For thicker through. Stir a bit of the sauce into the

sauce, add 1-2 extra tablespoons of flour. sour cream to warm it, then quickly stir
it into the skillet.

Heat butter in a large skillet over
medium-high heat. Brown the beef, Serve immediately over egg noodles or
about 30-60 seconds per side. Work in rice.

batches if needed. Remove beef to a plate
and tent with aluminum foil. Enjoy!

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