Beef Stroganoff

Chris' mom used to make this dish for him all the time growing up, so since she has passed away, I have tried to master it.  I have tried a few different variations, but after making this recipe, we both decided that it is by far the best.  It is simple, easy to make, and fast.  This recipe will be in our rotation for years to come.


Ingredients:


1/2 package of egg noodles
4 ounces of fresh mushrooms, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
2 tbsp butter
1lb lean ground beef
2 tbsp flour
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup sour cream
salt and pepper, to taste


Directions:


Bring large pot of water to a boil.  Cook egg noodles according to package, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.


In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp of butter of medium heat.  Add mushrooms and onions and cook until soft.  Remove from pan.


Using the same pan, melt remaining 1 tbsp of butter.  Cook ground beef in melted butter until browned.  Mix in flour.  Stir in beef broth, and cook until slightly thickened.  Add mushroom and onion mixture.  Stir in sour cream.  Taste, and season with salt and pepper.  Continue cooking until sauce is hot, but not boiling.  Pour sauce over noodles and serve.

Nancy K. would be proud :)

Chinese Beef and Broccoli

I have a severe peanut allergy.  So for those who love nuts, you will be at a loss with these recipes!  I'm allergic to all nuts, and especially peanut oil, therefore I am very limited with Chinese Food.  Even when I let restaurants know about my allergy, somehow, I still manage to blow up.  I have found a few recipes for staple Chinese dishes that have allowed me to still somewhat eat this genre of food that I love so much.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup flour
1 can of beef broth
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 lb thinly sliced round steak, cut into bite size pieces (I had the meat man slice it thin for me)
1 can of baby corn
2 large carrots, sliced thinly
1/4 tsp copped fresh ginger
1 clove of minced garlic
4 cups of chopped broccoli

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine flour, broth, sugar, and soy sauce.  Stir until sugar and flour are dissolved.

In a large skilled over high heat, cook and stir beef about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in broth mixture, ginger, garlic, baby corn, carrots and broccoli.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.  Simmer about 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.

still cooking!