Beef Stroganoff

Name: Beef Stroganoff
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked noodles; 1 large onion; 6 ounces fresh mushrooms; 1 pound sirloin or chuck steak; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 teaspoons dried beef bouillon; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup sour cream

December 9, 2011

As one of my all-time favorite dishes, I make this recipe all the time. It’s best with fresh mushrooms, but I will admit that if I don’t have any in the refrigerator (or if I’m feeling particularly lazy), I will make this with canned mushrooms and it’s still yummy. When your friends think you’ve created a masterpiece, remember you don’t have to tell them how easy it was.

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