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"Tantalize Your Taste Buds: A Stay-at-Home Parent's Guide to Delicious Beef Stroganoff"

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"Tantalize Your Taste Buds: A Stay-at-Home Parent's Guide to Delicious Beef Stroganoff"
Beef Stroganoff – A Delicious Comfort Food for Stay at Home Parents As a stay at home parent, I know how important it is to have meals that are comforting, easy to make, and delicious. That’s why one of my go-to recipes is beef stroganoff. This classic dish from Eastern Europe is a perfect blend of tender beef, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce that will make your family’s taste buds sing. Plus, it only takes about 30 minutes to make and it’s ready to serve with a side of mashed potatoes or egg noodles. The story behind beef stroganoff is an interesting one. It was created by Russian chef Charles Briere in the 19th century for Count Pavel Stroganoff. The recipe quickly became popular and over the years has been adapted with different ingredients to create regional versions of the dish. I love making beef stroganoff for my family because it’s a great comfort food. The rich sauce and savory flavors are always a hit with everyone. Plus, it’s simple enough that I can throw together the ingredients while my kids are busy playing or doing homework. Here is what you’ll need to make this delicious meal: • 1 lb of steak (I like to use sirloin) • 2 tablespoons of olive oil • 1 onion (diced) • 2 cloves of garlic (minced) • 8 ounces of mushrooms (diced) • ½ teaspoon of paprika • ½ teaspoon of thyme • ½ cup of beef broth • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste • ¼ cup of sour cream (plus more for serving) • Salt and pepper to taste • 8 ounces of egg noodles or mashed potatoes (for serving) To begin, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the steak and cook until desired doneness (about 3 minutes per side). Once cooked, remove from the pan and set aside. Add the onion and garlic to the pan and cook until softened (about 3 minutes). Add in the mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes until they’re browned. Then add in the paprika, thyme, beef broth, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until combined then lower the heat to medium-low and let simmer for 10 minutes or until slightly reduced. Finally, add in the sour cream and stir until combined then add back in the steak and let cook for another 5 minutes before serving over egg noodles or mashed potatoes. Top with extra sour cream if desired! Beef stroganoff is always a hit with my family because it’s both comforting and delicious. The savory flavors combined with the creamy sauce give this dish that classic comfort food vibe that we all crave when we come home after a long day of work or school. Plus, it doesn’t take too long to whip up so I can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying quality time with my family.

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