Beef Stroganoff

Another all time favourite meal!

Beef Stroganoff, a meal perfect for any occasion.

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 15 Minutes

Cooking time: 35 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 375g Dried Fettuccine Pasta
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) Olive or Avocado Oil
• 500g Rump Steak, thinly sliced
• Salt and Pepper
• 1 Onion, thinly sliced
• 200g Brown Mushrooms, thickly sliced
• 2 tsp (10 ml) Sweet Paprika
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) Flour
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) Tomato paste
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 cup (250 ml) Beef Stock
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) Sour Cream
• 4 tbsp (60 ml) Chopped Chives, to serve

Method:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
   Cook the fettuccine according to the packet instructions, drain and set aside.
   Heat the oil in a large saucepan over high heat, brown the beef and season with salt and pepper.
   Remove from the pot and set aside.
2. Cook the onion for 5 minutes until golden.
   Return the beef to the pan and add the mushrooms.
   Cook for 5 minutes until tender.
3. Add the paprika, flour, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and beef stock to the saucepan.
   Stir well, bring to the boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly. 
4. Adjust the seasoning and stir in the sour cream.
5. Spoon the creamy stroganoff onto fettuccine and sprinkle with chives before serving.

**Tips**

• Strips of pork work just as well with spicy creamy sauce.
• The pasta can be substituted with rice or baked potatoes.

Credit:
Your Family Magazine: http://www.yourfamily.co.za/
June 2011, pg.98