beef stroganoff by gary

How To Make beef stroganoff by gary

• Step 1
  Peel and chop onions.
• Step 2
  If large mushrooms are being used, slice into rather large slices.
• Step 3
  If using small mushrooms; leave them whole.
• Step 4
  Dredge beef cubes in flour and give them a light coating.
• Step 5
  Heat a large stewing pot and add olive oil.
• Step 6
  Brown beef cubes thoroughly in olive oil.
• Step 7
  Add onions, garlic and mushrooms and saute lightly.
• Step 8
  Add red wine (all) and enough beef stock to barely cover the ingredients.
• Step 9
  Add bay leaf (broken) and dill.
• Step 10
  Salt and pepper to taste.
• Step 11
  Add tomato paste.
• Step 12
  Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 2 hours or until beef is very tender.
• Step 13
  The cooking liquid will thicken from the flour in which you dredged the beef.
• Step 14
  The desired result is that the ingredients are coated with a thick gravy.
• Step 15
  If more liquid is needed during the cooking process, add additional beef stock sparingly.
• Step 16
  Be careful that you scrape the bottom of the pot when stirring to prevent flour from sticking and burning.
• Step 17
  Just before ready to serve, mix in 1 1/2 cups sour cream.
• Step 18
  Place into a casserole dish or tureen and garnish with sprigs of fresh dill.
• Step 19
  Serve with rice or buttered noodles.
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