Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Round steak makes this tasty beef stroganoff meal easy on the budget and delicious. A little sour cream and optional mushrooms make it a very simple recipe, but no less flavorful.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

2 pounds round steak, 1/4inch thick
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, optional
1 tablespoon flour
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/3 cup hot water

Instructions:

Cut steak into 1/8-inch strips and cut the strips into 1-inch lengths.

Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. quickly brown the meat, stirring frequently. Add the onion and mushrooms, if using. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are tender and lightly browned. Sprinkle with the flour and stir to blend into the mixture. Add the sour cream and hot water. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Do not boil.

Serve hot with hot cooked noodles or potatoes.

Serves 4 to 6.