Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1.5 lb

Sirloin Steak

Cut into thin strips

1 tsp

Salt

For meat

0.25 tsp

Pepper

For meat

2 unit

Onions

Chopped finely

0.5 lb

Mushrooms

Sliced

2 clove

Garlic

Minced

4 tbsp

Butter

2 tsp

Flour

10 unit

Beef Consomme

1 pint

Sour Cream

0.5 tsp

Salt

For sauce

0.25 tsp

Pepper

For sauce

1 tsp

Paprika

1 tsp

Worcestershire Sauce

Step 1
~3 min

Remove fat from steak and cut into pencil-thin strips.

Step 2
~3 min

Dredge meat lightly with flour and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 3
~3 min

Chop onions finely.

Step 4
~3 min

Slice mushrooms.

Step 5
~3 min

Mince garlic.

Step 6
~3 min

Sauté onion, mushrooms, and garlic in butter for 5 minutes.

Step 7
~3 min

Add beef to the sautéed vegetables, adding more butter if needed.

Step 8
~3 min

Turn heat to high and toss meat continuously for 3-5 minutes until browned.

Step 9
~3 min

Remove meat, onions, mushrooms, and garlic from the pan and keep warm.

Step 10
~3 min

Reserve 2 tablespoons of drippings in the pan.

Step 11
~3 min

Blend flour into the reserved drippings.

Step 12
~3 min

Add beef consommé and stir until smooth and thickened.

Step 13
~3 min

Add sour cream, salt, and pepper.

Step 14
~3 min

Keep heat low to prevent the sour cream from curdling.

Step 15
~3 min

Add paprika and Worcestershire sauce to the sauce.

Step 16
~3 min

Just before serving, add the beef and vegetables to the sauce and heat through.

Step 17
~3 min

Serve over noodles or rice.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Don't overheat the sour cream or it will curdle.

Add a splash of dry sherry to the sauce for extra flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve over egg noodles or rice.

Serve with a side of steamed green beans or asparagus.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad with vinaigrette dressing
Crusty bread for dipping

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Russia

Cultural Significance

Traditional comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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