Beef Stroganoff (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 600g scotch fillet steak/rib eye.
02 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided.
03 - 1 large onion, sliced.
04 - 300g mushrooms, sliced.
05 - 40g butter.
06 - 2 tbsp flour.
07 - 2 cups beef broth.
08 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard.
09 - 150ml sour cream.
10 - Salt and pepper.
11 - 250-300g pasta or egg noodles.
12 - Chopped chives for garnish (optional).

# Instructions:

01 - Flatten steaks to 3/4cm thick, slice into 5mm strips.
02 - Season meat with salt and pepper.
03 - Heat half the oil in large skillet on high heat. Quick sear half the beef for 30 seconds each side, remove to plate. Repeat with remaining oil and beef.
04 - Lower heat to medium-high, add butter and melt. Cook onions 1 minute, then add mushrooms until golden.
05 - Add flour, cook 1 minute, stirring. Gradually stir in beef broth.
06 - Add sour cream and mustard, stir well. Simmer until sauce thickens like cream (3-5 minutes).
07 - Return beef and plate juices, simmer 1 minute only.

# Notes:

01 - Use good quality beef cuts.
02 - Don't worry if beef is pink after searing.
03 - Don't overcook beef in sauce.
04 - Can use cornstarch for gluten-free.
05 - Keeps 3-4 days in fridge.
06 - Freezes well.
07 - Great with any starch side.
08 - Can use pork instead.