Beef Mince Stroganoff

Ingredients

Beef Mince Stroganoff

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 500 g lean beef mince
• 2 tbsp BlixSam Smoke Craft
• 1 tsp BlixSam Steakhouse
• 1 tsp BlixSam Garlic Melt
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 250 g button mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 250 ml beef stock
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 250 ml fresh cream
• 2 tbsp sour cream
• 1 tbsp cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

To Serve

• Buttered egg noodles, pasta or fluffy rice

Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook until soft and lightly caramelised.
3. Stir in the garlic and mushrooms and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
4. Add the beef mince and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
5. Season with BlixSam Smoke Craft, BlixSam Steakhouse and BlixSam Garlic Melt.
6. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
7. Pour in the beef stock and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
8. Stir in the fresh cream and sour cream until smooth and creamy. If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in the cornflour slurry and simmer for a further 2–3 minutes.
9. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
10. Sprinkle with the chopped fresh parsley just before serving.

Serving Suggestion