chef john's classic beef stroganoff

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch thick strips
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 medium onion, sliced or diced
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup white
• 2 cups beef broth, divided
• 3/4 cup creme fraiche
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• season beef generously with salt and pepper.
• heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until nearly smoking. stir in beef; cook, stirring constantly, for 6-7 minutes, until liquid evaporates and meat browns. remove meat from the pan and set aside.
• stir butter, mushrooms and onions into the pan; cook and stir over medium heat until the vegetables are lightly browned. add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. stir in flour; cook for 1-2 minutes until incorporated.
• stir in and 1 cup of stock, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits. bring to a simmer, cook for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
• return beef to the pan. stir in remaining cup of stock; bring to a simmer and cook on low heat for about 1 hour with the lid on, until the beef is tender and the sauce is thick. stir every 20 minutes.
• stir in creme fraiche. stir in chives. season with salt and pepper to taste.