entrees :// Meats

Simple Stroganoff

Ingredients...

1 1/2 lb lean chuck steak 2 large onions 2 oz butter 10 fl oz dry white wine or dry cider 1 lb mushroooms, sliced 10 fl oz soured cream Freshly grated nutmeg salt and pepper

Instructions...

1) Trim the meat and cut it into thin strips about 1/4 " wide and 2 1/2 " long.

2) Peel and half the onions, then slice each half and separate out the layers into half moon shapes.

3) Melt the butter in a thick based saucepan or a flameproof casserole. Gently soften the onions for about 5 mins or until pale gold. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon.

4) Turn the heat up high. Add the peices of meat to the casserole, a few at a time and brown them. When all the meat is cooked in this way return the onion and all the meat to the pan.

5) Season with salt and pepper and stir in the wine or cider. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook very gently on top of a stove for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

6) Stir in the mushrooms, put the lid back on and cook very gently for a further 30 mins or until the meat is done.

7) Check the seasoning then stir in the soured cream with a good grating of nutmeg. Let the ream heat through but not boil. Serve with plain boiled rice and a green salad.