Ingredients
- 1 pound stewing beef (lean, boneless cut into 3/4 inch cubes)
- 8 ounces button mushrooms (or cremini mushrooms, optional but recommended)
- 2 ounces oil (fat or 2 tablespoons cooking oil)
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups water (boiling water)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1 to 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 cup tomato puree (or sour cream, optional)
How to Make
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Step 1: Brown beef cubes on all sides in hot fat.
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Step 2: Add chopped onion and saute a few minutes.
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Step 3: Pour in boiling water, season with salt and pepper, cover and braise gently until done (1.5 to 2 hours). If using, add the tomato puree in this step. Add mushroom during last 15 minutes of braising.
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Step 4: Season to taste with paprika and salt, then thicken with corn starch blended with the cold water.
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Step 5: If using, add sour cream and stir until thoroughly mixed in and hot.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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