Beef Stroganoff with cucumbers
Description
The recipe won't take much time. This is a popular dish of Russian cuisine, prepared in many countries. It is also known as "beef Stroganoff," and was first made in the late eighteenth century in honor of Count Stroganov. Since then, it has become a traditional dish in Russian cuisine and beyond. I've presented the classic beef Stroganoff recipe with cucumbers. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Beef Stroganoff, a dish beloved by many, can be prepared with various ingredients, but the main component is always meat (or liver). In our case, it's beef tenderloin. So, let's prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
2. Slice the meat and fry it in vegetable oil. It's best to cut it into thin strips.
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Step 3
3. While the meat is frying, slice the onion into half-rings. Add it to the meat once the liquid has evaporated.
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Step 4
4. Slice the mushrooms. It's better to cut them into medium pieces. Add them to the meat and onions.
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Step 5
5. Finally, cut the cucumbers into thin strips and mix them with the beef and vegetables in the frying pan. Fry everything until fully cooked. It's best to use salted cucumbers (simply pickled).
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Step 6
6. At the end of frying, pour in the cream and reduce the heat. Simmer everything for about 15 minutes over low heat. Add dill at the end (optional).
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Step 7
7. Garnish the dish and serve.