Beef Stroganoff

Here is another quick meal. I timed it all from start to finish, it took 35 minutes. The white sauce is a little bland, so be sure and add the onion and garlic at the end. I think it really helps.

Beef Stroganoff

1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak or stew meat.
3 T. olive oil
1/3 cup diced onion
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 pound fresh chopped or sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 to 2 Cups milk
1 tsp paprika (less or more)
1 cup sour cream
onion salt
Egg noodles


In large skillet, saute meat sliced into thin bite sized pieces in oil with garlic and onions. When no longer pink on the outside, lower heat and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water if needed. While the meat is browning, slice up mushrooms and make sauce. When meat is not longer pink, add mushrooms and cover again for about 5 minutes. Stir in sauce. Be sure not to boil the pot anymore once the sauce is added, it will curdle the milk. I added a little more garlic powder and onion powder at the end.
Serve with medium egg noodles. Goes great with green beans.

Sauce:1/4 cup flour
1 1/4c milk (or more if needed)
about 1 cup sour cream
salt & pepper
a few shakes of paprika


Here is some information I found on mushrooms. I dont use them often, but am trying to incorporate them more. They pack a bigger punch than I though.

In 5 medium mushrooms there are only about 20 calories. Mushrooms also contain 3 major B vitamins; Niacin , which helps the digestive and nervous system work properly; Pantothenic acid which aids in the production of hormones and Riboflavin which promotes healthy skin and good vision.
The mushroom contains a very high amount of potassium. One 3 ounce portobello actually contains more than a banana. They are also the only produce with a significant amount of selenium. Selenium is an essential mineral important for immune and thyroid health. Researchers are just beginning to understand how wonderful these fungi are for the treatment and prevention of cancers.