Beefstroganoff

History of beef stroganoff

Beef stroganoff is a typical concocted dish that has no folk roots. This dish is named after Count Alexander Grigorievich Stroganov. The name consists of two parts: the word "boeuf", which is translated from French as "beef" and the names of the count himself - Stroganov. Translated into Russian, beef stroganoff sounds like "Beef Stroganoff." There are also such variants of the name as "Beef a la Stroganov" or simply "Stroganov's Meat". There are two versions of the origin of the beef stroganoff recipe.

- One of the cooks who cooked for Count Stroganov came up with these dishes for the “open, dinner party” of a nobleman in Odessa, where every intelligent and decently dressed person could come to dine.

Beef stroganoff is easy to portion and easy to prepare. The peculiarity of the dish is the combination of cooking technologies, French - fried meat is served with sauce and, in fact, Russian - meat is served in sauce, that is, in gravy. The French chef came up with this dish for Count Stroganov, since the already very young Count was losing his teeth, and it was difficult for him to chew food. And this unattractive culinary masterpiece simply melted in your mouth, was appreciated by taste, so it often appeared on the count's dining table.

Initially, beef stroganoff was prepared exclusively from beef, but over time, the dish began to be prepared from pork, chicken and even liver, adhering to the cooking technology of the dish. Also, beef stroganoff with mushrooms is very often prepared. Years passed, and Stroganoff meat did not lose its popularity, but also gained worldwide fame. Today, beef stroganoff is served in the best restaurants in the world. How to cook beef stroganoff so that juicy meat melts in your mouth, as it was originally intended?

First of all, we will prepare the inventory that we will need to prepare beef stroganoff.

• Cutting board
• rolling pin for rolling dough
• cling film or plastic bag
• a frying pan with a thick bottom

Ingredients for beef stroganoff

• Beef (loin) - 450 grams
• Onion - 150 grams
• Sour cream - 100 ml
• Tomato paste - 1 tablespoon
• Butter and vegetable oil - for frying
• Salt, pepper, bay leaf, herbs - to taste

Cooking:

1. Clean the beef tenderloin from films, wash and dry it” When preparing beef stroganoff, the classic meat recipe should be wrapped in cling film, laid on a cutting board and rolled well on all sides. This should be done in order for the meat to be tender and soft in structure, and this is the main secret of this dish.
   

   “Clean the beef tenderloin from films, wash and dry it” When preparing beef stroganoff, the classic meat recipe should be wrapped in cling film, laid on a cutting board and rolled well on all sides. This should be done in order for the meat to be tender and soft in structure, and this is the main secret of this dish.

2. To beat off a whole piece of meat with a rolling pin” Cut the meat into slices up to 1 cm thick, not thicker.
   

   To beat off a whole piece of meat with a rolling pin” Cut the meat into slices up to 1 cm thick, not thicker.

3. Cut the meat into centimeter slices” Then, cut these slices across the fibers into thin strips.
   

   Cut the meat into centimeter slices” Then, cut these slices across the fibers into thin strips.

4. Cut the meat into strips across the fibers” We take onions. Wash, clean and cut into small cubes.
   

   Cut the meat into strips across the fibers” We take onions. Wash, clean and cut into small cubes.

5. Cut the onion into small cubes” Put a frying pan with a thick bottom on the stove and warm it up well, then pour in vegetable oil, then add a piece of butter, make sure that the oil does not burn.
   

   Cut the onion into small cubes” Put a frying pan with a thick bottom on the stove and warm it up well, then pour in vegetable oil, then add a piece of butter, make sure that the oil does not burn.

6. Pour vegetable oil into a heated pan, then add butter, wait until it melts and the oils mix together” Put chopped onion into the heated mixture of oils, sauté it until golden brown. Stir it periodically.
   

   Pour vegetable oil into a heated pan, then add butter, wait until it melts and the oils mix together” Put chopped onion into the heated mixture of oils, sauté it until golden brown. Stir it periodically.

7. We pass the chopping of the onion” When the onion is ready, put it on a plate, and the previously prepared “meat noodles” should be put in the pan.
   

   We pass the chopping of the onion” When the onion is ready, put it on a plate, and the previously prepared “meat noodles” should be put in the pan.

8. Put chopped meat on a preheated pan” Important! We don't mix meat! we wait until it releases excess moisture, and the stripes acquire a beautiful crust. This is another important secret of cooking our dish. The meat, when it hits a hot pan, seals the internal juice, and excess moisture caramelizes it, creating an appetizing and delicious crust.
   

   Put chopped meat on a preheated pan” Important! We don't mix meat! we wait until it releases excess moisture, and the stripes acquire a beautiful crust. This is another important secret of cooking our dish. The meat, when it hits a hot pan, seals the internal juice, and excess moisture caramelizes it, creating an appetizing and delicious crust.

9. Fry the meat without stirring until excess moisture evaporates” When the moisture is fried and the same crust appears, as shown in the photo, it should be mixed and allowed to fry from all sides.
   

   Fry the meat without stirring until excess moisture evaporates” When the moisture is fried and the same crust appears, as shown in the photo, it should be mixed and allowed to fry from all sides.

10. Fry the meat until such a state as shown in the photo” Caramelize the “meat noodles” on all sides until a beautiful golden brown color. We constantly stir the meat and make sure that it does not burn, this can give bitterness to the finished dish and ruin as a result all our efforts to cook beef stroganoff with sour cream
    

    Fry the meat until such a state as shown in the photo” Caramelize the “meat noodles” on all sides until a beautiful golden brown color. We constantly stir the meat and make sure that it does not burn, this can give bitterness to the finished dish and ruin as a result all our efforts to cook beef stroganoff with sour cream

11. Fry the meat, stirring constantly until golden brown” Next, the meat should be salted, add a pinch of black pepper, a leaf lavrovrushki, if desired, you can add a chopped clove of garlic. Also add onion, sour cream and a tablespoon of tomato paste to the meat.
    

    Fry the meat, stirring constantly until golden brown” Next, the meat should be salted, add a pinch of black pepper, a leaf lavrovrushki, if desired, you can add a chopped clove of garlic. Also add onion, sour cream and a tablespoon of tomato paste to the meat.

12. Add spices, sour cream and tomato paste to the meat” Cook for 5-10 minutes, depending on the desired thickness of the sauce-gravy. Many suggest adding flour or starch, but we do not advise you to do this, since sour cream with tomato paste will thicken perfectly without it, you just need to be patient.
    

    Add spices, sour cream and tomato paste to the meat” Cook for 5-10 minutes, depending on the desired thickness of the sauce-gravy. Many suggest adding flour or starch, but we do not advise you to do this, since sour cream with tomato paste will thicken perfectly without it, you just need to be patient.

13. Bon appetite.
    

    Bon appetite.

Classic beef stroganoff should be served with garnished potatoes and pickle slices. It will be your choice of mashed potatoes or fried potatoes, experiment and enjoy the taste of tender pieces of meat in a velvety sour cream sauce! Beef stroganoff is a recipe that you will definitely write down in the book of your favorite family recipes and believe me, you will use it often.

Beneficial features

• Beef contains a large amount of nutritious protein, which is rich in amino acids necessary for the normal functioning of the human body.
• Moderate use of it has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system, strengthens blood vessels, increases hemoglobin in the blood.
• Beef is simply necessary for people with increased energy consumption.
• The use of beef meat helps to strengthen bones and muscles.
• Beneficial effect on memory and nervous system.

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