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Here's everything you need for this rich and savory Beef Stroganoff. For best results, place the meat strips in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes prior to cooking.

Let's Get Started… 

Ingredients To Gather:

• 5 Tbsp butter
• 1 pound of top sirloin or tenderloin, cut thin into 1-inch wide by 2 1/2-inch long strips
• 1/3 cup chopped shallots (can substitute onions)
• 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon of dry tarragon or 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh tarragon
• 1 cup of sour cream at room temperature

Directions To Follow:

1. Brown the strips of beef in butter: Melt 3 Tbsp of butter in a large skillet on medium heat.
2. Increase the heat to high/med-high and add the strips of beef. You want to cook the beef quickly, browning on each side, so the temp needs to be high enough to brown the beef, but not so high as to burn the butter. You may need to work in batches.
3. While cooking the beef, sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. When both sides are browned, remove the beef to a bowl and set aside.
4. Sauté the shallots: In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium and add the shallots. Cook the shallots for a minute or two, allowing them to soak up any meat drippings. Remove the shallots to the same bowl as the meat and set aside.
5. Sauté the mushrooms: In the same pan, melt another 2 Tbsp of butter. Increase heat to medium high and add the mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 4 minutes.

~*~ Helpful Hint ~*~

• Sprinkle the nutmeg and tarragon on the mushrooms while you're cooking them, and then turn the heat down to low and add the sour cream, followed by the beef and the shallots. Add salt and pepper to taste and you're done.

Finished!

This hearty Beef Stroganoff goes well with a wide range of food, and is delicious when served over noodles, mashed potatoes or rice.

Happy Baking & Enjoy!

Article Source: Simply Recipes