Mario Batalis Beef Stroganoff Food

THE BEST BEEF STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Season the beef with 1 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, untouched, until starting to turn brown in some spots, about 1 minute. Use tongs to flip the pieces and continue cooking until deep golden brown but still undercooked in the center, about 1 minute (the beef will finish cooking in the sauce). Transfer the beef to a bowl and return the skillet to the stovetop on medium-high.
• Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet. Add the onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally to scrape up the browned bits in the pan, until the onions are softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons butter, the button mushrooms, shiitakes and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally scraping up any browned bits, until the mushrooms have released some liquid and are starting to crisp up, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the wine and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until evaporated, about 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir until incorporated. Fold in the sour cream, Dijon, Worcestershire sauce and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Pour in the beef broth and stir until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, while the sauce reduces, cook the egg noodles according to the package directions for al dente. Drain and toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the chopped parsley and chives.
• Fold the beef and any accumulated juices from the bowl into the sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is cooked through but still slightly pink on the inside, about 1 minute.
• Divide the noodles between 4 bowls and top with the sauce and beef. Sprinkle with more chives, if desired.

BEEF STROGANOFF

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven or large, heavy pot over medium-high heat, add the oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter. Heat until the butter is melted and the oil is hot. Add the meat in batches and brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side; set aside. Add the mushrooms, garlic and onion to the pot. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are translucent and slightly tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the meat back along with the beef stock, soy sauce, mustard and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, using a wooden spoon to scrape up all the brown bits from the bottom of the pot, and simmer, covered, until tender, about 2 hours and 50 minutes. Add the thyme and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles in the boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain the noodles and transfer to a bowl. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the noodles, stirring to melt the butter and distribute it.
• Add the sour cream and cream cheese to the stroganoff and stir to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
• In a serving dish, place the egg noodles in an even layer and top with the stroganoff. Garnish with the chopped parsley.

BEEF STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick frying pan then add 1 sliced onion and cook on a medium heat until completely softened, around 15 mins, adding a little splash of water if it starts to stick.
• Crush in 1 garlic clove and cook for 2-3 mins more, then add 1 tbsp butter.
• Once the butter is foaming a little, add 250g sliced mushrooms and cook for around 5 mins until completely softened.
• Season everything well, then tip onto a plate.
• Tip 1 tbsp plain flour into a bowl with a big pinch of salt and pepper, then toss 500g sliced fillet steak in the seasoned flour.
• Add the steak pieces to the pan, splashing in a little oil if the pan looks dry, and fry for 3-4 mins, until well coloured.
• Tip the onions and mushrooms back into the pan. Whisk 150g crème fraîche, 1 tsp English mustard and 100ml beef stock together, then stir into the pan.
• Cook over a medium heat for around 5 mins.
• Scatter with some chopped parsley, and serve with pappardelle or rice.

MARIO BATALI'S GRILLED BEEF TAGLIATA

Steps:

• For the Beef: Combine the balsamic vinegar, rosemary and garlic in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse until the rosemary is finely chopped. Add the olive oil and pulse until all the ingredients are combined. Season marinade with salt and pepper.
• Place the steaks in a large bowl or nonreactive baking dish. Pour the marinade over and turn to coat them on all sides. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight. Remove the steaks from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before grilling.
• Preheat grill pan or heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat.
• Remove the steaks from the marinade, discard the marinade, and generously season the steaks with salt and pepper on both sides, using about one teaspoon of salt per pound of meat.
• Put the steaks on the grill pan and cook until the meat is seared and deep brown on all sides, 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove the steaks to a platter or cutting board and let them rest for about 5 minutes before slicing. Use a sharp knife to carve the steaks diagonally against the grain into 1/2-inch thick slice.
• While the steaks are resting, use a large knife or mandoline to cut the wedge of Parmiagiano-Reggiano into very thin slices. Put the arugula in a large, wide bowl, sprinkle with salt and toss gently to distribute evenly. Drizzle the vinaigrette and toss gently to coat the leave. Taste for seasoning and add more salt or vinaigrette, if desired.
• To serve plate steak with dressed arugula on the side. Drizzle with the balsamico condimento and olive oil.
• Shave porcini mushrooms and Parmiagiano-Reggiano onto the dish.
• For the Lemon Vinaigrette: Combine the shallots, lemon juice and zest, vinegar, and salt in a small bowl. Set the bowl aside for 5 to 10 minutes to marinate the shallots. Add the olive oil in a slow, steady, stream, whisking constantly to combine. Stir in the pepper. Taste for seasoning and add more salt or pepper, if desired.

VELVETY BEEF STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Slice beef very thinly across the grain and place in ceramic or glass bowl.
• Mix together the baking soda and 1/4 cup water, then pour it over the beef. Stir well and let sit for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt butter into oil and sauté onions on low heat for about 10 minutes until golden. Add garlic and mushrooms and cook another 10 minutes (add a little wine for moisture if needed).
• Remove the sliced beef from the bowl and rinse it well under running cold water in a colander; let drain.
• Add well-drained beef to the cooked mushroom mixture and sauté another 10 minutes. Please note that when you add the beef it will make the sauce foam - this is to be expected and will subside somewhat.
• Sprinkle flour in and stir until everything is coated.
• Dissolve the granulated bouillon (or two cubes) in the 1 cup hot water, and add this plus the Worcestershire, bay leaf, wine, paprika, and white pepper to the meat mixture.
• Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, tasting it periodically until any "floury" taste is gone.
• When you are close to serving, take it off the heat and add the sour cream, careful not to curdle, and stir well. Remove the bay leaf.
• Serve with cooked noodles or rice (or for those eating lowcarb, lots of sautéed mushrooms).
• The stroganoff can also be made with venison for a tasty variation! Various cuts of beef can be used - use whatever you have, but make sure to slice it thinly across the grain - steaks, roast, tenderloin (I usually end up with approximately 1-inch strips that are about 3 or 4 inches long).
• The "secret" in this recipe that makes it so special is treatment of the meat with the baking soda. It ensures a wonderfully tender and velvety beef (you can use the same process with your Mongolian Beef recipe to get the same texture that the restaurants achieve).

MARIO BATALI'S FETTUCCINE BOLOGNESE

Steps:

• heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
• Add onions, celery and garlic an saute until vegetables are tender and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
• Increase heat to high; add veal, pork, pancetta or bacon and saute until meat is brown, breaking up meat with the back of a fork, about 10 minutes.
• Add tomatoes with their juices, 1 3/4 cups chicken broth, milk and thyme.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 1 hour 15 minutes, breaking up tomatoes with the back of a spoon, adding more chicken broth if mixture is too thick and stirring occasionally.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cook fettuccine in large pot of boiling water just until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally.
• Drain.
• Add fettuccine to pot with ragu and toss to blend.
• Transfer to large bowl.
• Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan.
• Serve, passing remaining Parmesan seperately.

OPEN FACED STROGANOFF SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Slice the bread in half lengthwise, then lightly butter the bread and wrap in foil.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.
• Brown the ground beef and drain the excess fat.
• Add the onion, and cook until the onion is transparent.
• Remove from the heat and add the sour cream, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
• Remove the bread from the oven and spread the meat mixture on each half.
• Arrange the chopped tomatoes and chopped bell pepper on top of the meat mixture and top with the grated cheese.
• Place back in the oven and bake only until the cheese is melted.
• Serve hot.
• Note: sauteed sliced mushrooms would also be good in this!

BAKED POTATOES STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Cut the slice of bacon into small pieces and sauté in skillet until soft.
• Add the onions and garlic and sauté until onions are translucent.
• Add the hamburger and sauté all together until well-browned.
• Add the condensed soup, sour cream, dry mustard, Worcestershire, and white wine.
• Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve over the baked potatoes.
• Makes 4 servings.

MARIO BATALI'S BEEF STROGANOFF RECIPE

Steps:

• steps ingredients per step instructions 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 1/2 pounds Chuck (cut into 2-inch chunks) Kosher Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over high heat until smoking. Season the chuck with salt and pepper and cook over high heat until deep brown on all sides, about 15 minutes total. Remove the chuck to a plate and set aside. 4 Carrots (peeled and roughly chopped) 1 Onion (roughly chopped) 4 Celery stalks (roughly chopped) 5 Garlic cloves (thinly sliced) 2 cups full-bodied Red Wine 16-ounce can peeled Tomatoes (crushed by hand; with their juices) 1 cup Chicken Stock 1/2 bunch of Thyme 1/2 bunch of Rosemary 1/2 bunch of Oregano Add the carrots, onion, celery, and garlic to the pan and cook over high heat until browned and softened, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the red wine, tomatoes and juices, chicken stock and herbs, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to dislodge browned bits. Bring the mixture to a boil and return the chuck to the pan. Cover with aluminum foil and place in the oven. Cook for 1 1/2 hours, or until the meat is very tender. 1 pound fresh Pasta Sheets Flour (to dust) Meanwhile, make the bowtie pasta. Using a fluted pastry wheel, create a 2-inch by 1-inch grid on the sheets of pasta. Twist in the middle to create bowties and store on a lightly floured sheet to store. Bring a large pot of water up to a rolling boil and season generously with salt. Add the bowties and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until al dente. 1/2 cup Sour Cream fresh flat leaf Parsley (chopped; to garnish) Scoop a few ladlefuls of the braise into a large sauté pan, and add the bowties. Add spoonfuls of the sour cream, to taste, and toss everything to combine. Serve, garnished with parsley.