Govyadina Vsmetane Russian Steak In Sour Cream Food

BEEF STROGANOV (SAUTEED BEEF IN SOUR-CREAM SAUCE)

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine the mustard, 1 1/2 tsp of the sugar, a pinch of the salt and enough hot water (about a tablespoon) to form a thick paste.
• Let the mustard rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
• Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a heavy 10" to 12" skillet over high heat until a light haze forms above it.
• Drop in the mushrooms and onions, cover the pan, and reduce to low heat.
• Stirring from time to time, simmer 20-30 minutes, or until vegetables are soft.
• Drain them in a sieve, discard the liquid and return the mixture to the skillet.
• With a large, sharp knife cut the fillet across the grain into 1/4" wide rounds.
• Lay each round on a board and slice them into 1/4" wide strips.
• Heat 2 tbsp of oil in another heavy 10" to 12" skillet over high heat until very hot, but not smoking.
• Drop in half of the meat and, tossing the meat constantly with a large spoon, fry for 2 minutes or so until the meat is lightly browned.
• With a slotted spoon transfer the meat to the vegetables in the other skillet, and fry the remaining meat the same way, adding more oil if needed.
• When all the meat has been combined with the vegetables, stir in the remaining salt, pepper and mustard paste.
• Stir in the sour cream, a tablespoon at a time, then add the remaining 1/2 tsp of sugar and reduce to low heat.
• Cover the pan and simmer 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce is heat through.
• Taste for seasoning.
• To serve, transfer to a heated serving platter, and if you like, scatter straw potatoes over the top.

SWISSED BEEF STEAK IN SOUR CREAM GRAVY

Steps:

• Trim fat and bone from meat. Cut into serving-size pieces and place on waxed paper. Mix flour, mustard, salt, thyme, and pepper. Sprinkle all of it over meat on both sides.
• Cover with another sheet of waxed paper and pound meat using a mallet until flour is worked into the meat and does not fall off when pieces are picked up.
• Heat butter and oil in a heavy casserole or Dutch oven. Brown meat pieces on both sides. Add tomatoes, onion, celery, carrots and brown sugar.
• Cover and simmer or bake for 1 1/2 hours or until very tender. Stir sour cream into gravy just before serving.
• Eat hearty!

BEEF STROGANOFF (SAUTEED STEAK IN SOUR-CREAM SAUCE)

Steps:

• Trim all fat from steak, and cut across the grain into 1/4" wide strips.
• Combine flour with salt & pepper and dredge meat lightly in mixture.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until very hot, drop in garlic and steak and saute until meat is browned (about 3 minutes).
• Add mushrooms, broth, ketchup, butter, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and onion soup mix; mix well.
• Cover and cook on low heat for about an hour.
• Just before serving add the sour cream, stirring just until blended.
• Serve over noodles or rice.

BEST EVER RUSSIAN BEEF STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons flour with salt and pepper in a bowl. Dredge beef strips in the mixture.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the dredged beef strips; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic; cook until onion is barely tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the beef and mushroom mixture to a plate.
• Melt remaining butter in the same skillet; reduce heat to low. Stir in 3 tablespoons flour and tomato paste; cook until slightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Increase heat to medium. Add beef stock slowly, stirring constantly, until gravy is thickened and no lumps remain, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Return the beef and mushroom mixture to the skillet with the gravy. Stir in sour cream and sherry; heat until bubbling, about 5 minutes.

GOVYADINA V'SMETANE (RUSSIAN STEAK IN SOUR CREAM)

Steps:

• Prepare the 4 steaks and brown them quickly in the olive oil. Transfer them to a baking pan, season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
• Chop the onions and soften them in the same frying pan. Spread them over the steaks.
• Sprinkle with the grated cheese and pour over the sour cream. Cover with foil.
• Bake in a pre-heated oven at 350F for one hour, removing the foil for the last 20 minutes. Serve with plain cooked vegetables.