ORIGINAL BEEF STROGANOFF

Original Beef Stroganoff image

Provided by English_Rose

Categories Steak

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

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3 ounces butter
2 tablespoons light olive oil
1 medium white onion, finely diced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 carrot, finely diced
5 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
12 ounces filet of beef
1 tablespoon mild paprika
5 tablespoons beef stock
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pinch salt & fresh ground pepper
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 cup basmati rice
2 cups water
1 ounce butter
1 pinch salt

Steps:

Place 2oz of the butter and 1tbsp of olive oil into a pan and melt over a low heat.
Add the diced carrot and onion and cook for 3-4 mins to soften. Add the garlic and cook for a further 1-2 minutes Add the mushrooms and cook gently for a further 5 minutes
Finely slice the beef into finger-sized slithers. Mix with the ground paprika and stir fry in a separate pan over a high heat in the remaining oil for 2 mins to seal and brown.
Add half the beef stock and lemon juice to the beef and bring to a simmer. Add the vegetables to the pan, bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes
Add the remaining butter and stir in the cream. Bring up to simmering point but do not allow to boil. Season to taste.
Meanwhile, place the rice and water in a medium sized pan. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover and cook until all the liquid has been absorbed then add the butter.
To serve, divide the rice between two serving plates and spoon over the stroganoff.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1709.1, Fat 133, SaturatedFat 66.1, Cholesterol 350.6, Sodium 702.4, Carbohydrate 88.1, Fiber 7, Sugar 6.5, Protein 44.3