Uncle Bills Kiev Beef Stroganoff Recipes

BEEF STROGANOFF FROM THE 70'S

Steps:

• Prepare noodles according to package directions.
• Heat oil over medium-high heat and add meat.
• Cook, stirring, until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
• To skillet add and sauté onions, mushrooms and garlic until vegetables are tender. Add broth, Worcestershire sauce and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid has reduced by half.
• Stir cornstarch into wine until dissolved. Add to skillet and cook, stirring, over medium heat until mixture has thickened, about 3 minutes. Return meat to mixture and stir until heated through. Remove from heat.
• Add sour cream and mustard to skillet and stir until blended. Serve over cooked noodles, sprinkled with parsley.
• Tip:Partially freeze meat to make slicing easier.
• If reheating stroganoff mixture, do not bring it to a boil.
• Instead of wine you can use beef broth and 1 Tblsp red wine vinegar.

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 (FROM THE "OLD" RUSSIAN TEA ROOM)

Steps:

• Cut meat into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place between sheets of waxed paper and pound until its 1/4 inch thick (be careful not to tear meat). Cut pounded meat into 2x1/2 inch slices. Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper, let stand for 15 minutes.
• Heat 2 TBS butter in a frying pan large enough to hold everything. Add sliced onion, cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• Add meat to pan and cook for 3 minutes, turning meat to brown evenly.
• Stir in flour and mustard, and cook 1 minute more. Add 1/2 cup wine and optional tomato paste. Reduce heat to low, cover pan and simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently.
• In another frying pan, heat 2 TBS butter. Add minced onion and mushrooms. Cook over medium heat 2 minutes. Add 2 TBS wine and cook 2 minutes more. Add mushroom mixture to meat mixture. Check seasonings and add warmed sour cream.
• Over lowest possible heat, simmer for 5 minutes to heat through. Do NOT let it boil.
• Serve over hot rice with a green vegetable on the side.

UNCLE BILL'S KIEV BEEF STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Cut beef tenderloin into 1/2 inch cubes and add to a medium size mixing bowl.
• In a small mixing bowl, mix together olive oil, salt and black pepper.
• Pour mixture over cubed tenderloin and mix well to coat.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to marinate.
• In a medium size frying pan on medium-high heat, melt butter, add onions and saute' for 5 minutes.
• Add marinated meat mixture and saute' an additional 5 minutes, stirring often.
• Add dry mustard, mushrooms, tomato paste and cook 10 minutes longer on medium high heat, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in beef broth and vodka and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• In a small bowl, whisk together water and flour until smooth.
• Prime rib meat also makes a good Stoganoff.
• Add flour mixture slowly to frying pan, stirring constantly until mixture thickens.
• Just before serving, stir in whipping cream until well blended.
• Serve over cooked rice or noodles of your choice.