Beef Stroganoff

This is a good comfort food. Very filling, and something a little different on the dinner table. I do not add any salt to this recipe due to the beef broth, worcestershire sauce & the brine.

BEEF STROGANOFF

(serves 6)

Ingredients:

*1/2 cup kosher salt (optional)

*2 quarts water (optional)

*2 pounds roast, chuck or sirloin

*1 teaspoon ground black pepper

*1/2 cup butter

*1/2 medium sweet onion, chopped

*1 garlic clove, minced

*1/4 tablespoons flour 

*1 (32 ounce) can beef stock

*1 teaspoon prepared mustard

*1 1/2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce 

*8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced

*1/3 cup sour cream

*1/3 cup chicken stock

*1 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

~Remove any fat or grizzle from roast.

~Slice into strips about 1/2 inch thick.

~In a large bowl mix 2 quarts water & 1 cup kosher salt.

~Place roast into salt water and brine for 2-3 hours. (This step makes the meat very tender, but it is optional)

~Remove roast from salt water and rinse well.

~Rub 1 teaspoon pepper over roast.

~In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.

~Place beef in melted butter and brown beef.

~Push beef to one side of skillet (or remove temporarily).

~Add onions & garlic, cook for a couple minutes.

~Push to side with the beef (or remove temporarily).

~Stir in flour into the juices on the empty side of the pan.

~Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. (add beef & onions back if removed at this time)

~Lower heat and stir in mustard & worcestershire sauce.

~Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours, until beef is tender.

~Add mushrooms, sour cream & chicken stock, stir, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until mushrooms are done.

~Stir in 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

~Serve over cooked egg noodles (I like to make my own) or rice.