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Sauteed Beef With Mushrooms And Onions In Sour - Cream Sauce
(Bef Stroganov)
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Created in the late 19th Century for a Russian count, "bef Stroganov" has become one of the world's famous dishes. The recipe that follows is the classic Russian version. The numerous European and American variations called beef Stroganov do not in any sense reproduce the dish as it was originally made.
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| What You Need: |
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1 tablespoon powdered mustard
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4 to 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups thinly sliced onions separated into rings
1 pound fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced lengthwise
2 pounds fillet of beef, trimmed of all fat
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pint sour cream
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| How To Cook: |
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1. In a small bowl combine the mustard, 1½ teaspoons of the sugar, a pinch of the salt and enough hot water (perhaps a tablespoon) to form a thick paste. Let the mustard rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
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2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a heavy 10- to 12-inch skillet over high heat until a light haze forms above it. Drop in the onions and mushrooms, cover the pan, and reduce the heat to low.
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3. Stirring from time to time, simmer 20 to 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft. Drain them in a sieve, discard the liquid and return the mixture to the skillet.
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4. With a large, sharp knife cut the fillet across the grain into ¼-inch-wide rounds. Lay each round on a board and slice it with the grain into ¼-inch-wide strips. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in another heavy 10- to 12-inch skillet over high heat until very hot but not smoking.
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5. Drop in half the meat and, tossing the strips constantly with a large spoon, fry for 2 minutes or so until the meat is lightly browned. With a slotted spoon transfer the meat to the vegetables in the other skillet and fry the remaining meat similarly, adding additional oil if necessary.
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6. When all the meat has been combined with the vegetables, stir in the remaining salt, pepper and the mustard paste. Stir in the sour cream, a tablespoon at a time, then add the remaining ½ teaspoon of sugar and reduce the heat to low.
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7. Cover the pan and simmer 2 or 3 minutes, or until the sauce is heated through. Taste for seasoning.
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8. To serve bef Stroganov transfer the contents of the pan to a heated serving platter and, if you like, scatter straw potatoes over the top.
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