Wild Mushroom And Venison Stroganoff For Two Lucky People Food

VENISON MEATBALL & WILD MUSHROOM STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Gently cook the onion and garlic in 1 tbsp oil until really soft. Cool for 10 mins, then tip into a big bowl with the finely chopped dill, 1 tbsp of the wholegrain mustard, the venison, breadcrumbs and egg with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp ground black pepper. Squelch together with your hands, squeezing the mince well to tenderise it as you mix.
• Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan or sauté pan and fry the meatballs in small batches until well browned - add a splash more oil if needed towards the end. Set aside the meatballs in a dish.
• Add the butter to the pan and fry the mushrooms over a very high heat until the juices have evaporated and the mushrooms are turning golden. Lower the heat and stir in the paprika and flour for 1 min.
• Stir in the stock and brandy, and bring to a simmer, scraping up any bits stuck in the pan. Lift out the mushrooms with a slotted spoon to a dish. Boil the sauce for 3 mins, then stir in the remaining 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard, the Dijon mustard, tomato purée and soured cream. Simmer the sauce until it has reduced again and is a good consistency - anything up to 15 mins depending on your pan. Return the meatballs and any juice and simmer gently until they are cooked through. Stir in the mushrooms to warm through, and season to taste, plus a pinch of sugar if needed. Scatter with the remaining dill and eat with buttered tagliatelle, rice or sautéed potatoes.

WILD MUSHROOM STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Melt the first amount of butter over medium heat and add the shallot, cook until tender.
• Add the mushrooms to the pot and cook until tender.
• Add the broth, wine, and salt and pepper if desired. Bring to a boil and then turn down heat and simmer for about ten minutes.
• While the sauce is simmering, in a separate pot melt the second amount of butter over medium heat.
• Stir the flour into the butter until absorbed to make a roux.
• Pour the mushroom mixture into the roux and bring to a boil, turn down the heat and stir until thickened.
• Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese, and parsley.
• This can be served over rice or pasta -- but secretly sometimes I just eat it like a stew by itself with some crusty bread. Yum yum.
• Enjoy!

VENISON (OR BEEF ) MUSHROOM STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Mix flour, salt, lemon pepper, and celery seed in bowl.
• Add cubed meat and knead meat into flour mixture.
• Heat corn oil and one tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat.
• Shake excess flour from meat and set pieces into heated oil; brown meat on each side.
• When meat is almost brown on remaining side, pour chopped onions over meat.
• Cover five minutes, then mix with a wooden spoon.
• Add one cup beef (or chicken) bouillon and soy sauce to meat.
• Simmer 15 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
• Then add a second cup of the beef bouillon, cooking wine and rosemary leaves to the meat mixture.
• Allow the meat to simmer on low heat foran additional 30 to 35 minutes.
• Stir occasionally.
• Don't be in a hurry, as cooking time affects the tenderness of the meat.
• When done, the meat should be covered with a thick, brown gravy.
• Using a separate skillet (preferably stainless steel), combine the remaining cup of beef bouillon and 1 tbsp butter.
• Heat to simmer.
• Add fresh, sliced mushrooms and simmer five minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare egg noodles in a separate pan, following instructions on label.
• Add mushroom soup to steamed mushrooms.
• Simmer 5 minutes, then add sour cream; simmer another 5 minutes.
• Finally, fold the meat mixture into the mushroom mixture.
• Simmer an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve immediately with egg noodles (as a side dish) and your favorite vegetable and bread.
• Enjoy!
• (Sometimes I just throw it all into a crock pot and let it cook on low about 6-8 hours. It's good that way too!).