Beef Stroganoff with Tomatoes [Lithuania]
Servings: 6
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 [1 1/2-pound / 680-g] top sirloin steak, halved lengthwise then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch [6-mm] thick slices
  • 4 tablespoons [60 mL] olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] thyme
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 pounds [454 g] fresh cleaned mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons [17.5 g] all-purpose flour
  • 1 [14 1/2-ounce / 412-mL] can tomato dices drained
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] beef broth
  • 1 large pinch Cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Still hot boiled drained egg noodles for 6, to serve
  • Freshly chopped parsley, to sprinkle
  • Sprinkle meat with thyme and salt and pepper.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons [30 mL] of olive oil into a large heavy deep skillet over high heat.
  • Add 1/3 of meat and stir just until meat is no longer pink, for approximately 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer meat to a medium bowl.
  • Stir-fry remaining meat in two batches.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon [15 mL] of remaining olive oil in the same skillet.
  • Add and saute onion slices over medium-high heat until brown, for approximately 8 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer onion slices to bowl with meat.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon [15 mL] olive oil to skillet, then mushroom slices and chopped garlic.
  • Cover and cook until mushrooms are tender stirring occasionally, for approximately 4 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook until liquid evaporates, for approximately 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle mixture with flour and stir for 1 minute.
  • Return meat and onions, along with accumulated juices, to skillet.
  • Add drained tomato dices, beef broth, and Cayenne pepper; bring to boil.
  • Lower heat to medium-low.
  • Simmer uncovered until meat is tender, for approximately 5 minutes.
  • Serve beef-mushroom mixture over hot drained egg noodles, sprinklee with freshly chopped parsley.