Delight in the Creamy Stroganoff Sauce with Tender Beef and Savoury Mushrooms

Indulge your taste buds with the irresistible blend of tender beef, earthy mushrooms, and a luscious sour cream gravy. Achieve a perfect sear on the beef, creating a rich golden crust that beautifully complements the creamy sauce. Serve over creamy mashed potatoes for a truly satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

• 600 g / 1.2 lb scotch fillet steak / boneless rib eye
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided.
• 1 large onion (or 2 small onions), sliced.
• 300 g / 10 oz mushrooms, sliced.
• 40 g / 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups / 500 ml beef broth, preferably salt reduced
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 60ml good quality Brandy
• 150 ml / 2/3 cup sour cream
• Pinch of Malden Salt flakes

Serving:

• 250 - 300 g / 8 - 10 oz creamy mashed potatoes
• Chopped chives for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

• Flatten the steaks to about 3/4cm / 1/3" thick and slice into 5mm / 1/5" strips. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear half the beef until browned, then transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining beef.
• Reduce heat to medium-high and remove beef from the pan.
• Add good quality Brandy to the pan and allow it to burn off.
• Add butter to the skillet and sauté onions for 1 minute, then add mushrooms and cook until golden.
• Stir in Dijon mustard and cook for a few seconds to enhance the flavours of onions and mushrooms.
• Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Gradually add the beef broth while stirring, then stir in sour cream until well combined.
• Simmer until the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency, adjusting salt and pepper to taste.
• Return the beef to the skillet and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
• Serve the creamy Stroganoff sauce over creamy mashed potatoes, and garnish with chopped chives if desired.

 Experience the incredible flavours of this Stroganoff dish, boasting a creamy texture and a delightful medley of ingredients that will satisfy your cravings.