Beef stroganoff

Make a classic beef stroganoff with steak and mushrooms for a tasty midweek meal. Garnish with parsley and serve with pappardelle pasta or rice.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 tbsp butter
• 250g mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tbsp plain flour
• 500g fillet steak, sliced
• 150g crème fraîche
• 1 tsp English mustard
• 100ml beef stock
• ½ small pack of parsley, chopped

Directions

1. STEP 1
2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick frying pan then add 1 sliced onion and cook on a medium heat until completely softened, around 15 mins, adding a little splash of water if it starts to stick.
3. STEP 2
4. Crush in 1 garlic clove and cook for 2-3 mins more, then add 1 tbsp butter.
5. STEP 3
6. Once the butter is foaming a little, add 250g sliced mushrooms and cook for around 5 mins until completely softened.
7. STEP 4
8. Season everything well, then tip onto a plate.
9. STEP 5
10. Tip 1 tbsp plain flour into a bowl with a big pinch of salt and pepper, then toss 500g sliced fillet steak in the seasoned flour.
11. STEP 6
12. Add the steak pieces to the pan, splashing in a little oil if the pan looks dry, and fry for 3-4 mins, until well coloured.
13. STEP 7
14. Tip the onions and mushrooms back into the pan. Whisk 150g crème fraîche, 1 tsp English mustard and 100ml beef stock together, then stir into the pan.
15. STEP 8
16. Cook over a medium heat for around 5 mins.
17. STEP 9
18. Scatter with some chopped parsley, and serve with pappardelle or rice.