🥩 Classic Russian Beef Stroganoff with Creamy Mashed Potatoes | Easy Food with a Cultural Twist

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and higher in protein.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in calories; pork is often less expensive.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: regular pasta

Whole wheat pasta offers more fiber.

Chill the vodka before starting.

Cut the beef into medium-sized strips.

Heat a frying pan and pour in a small amount of oil.

Sear the meat until golden brown.

Slice the mushrooms and chop the onion while the meat is searing.

Add the onion to the pan after the meat is seared and cook until soft.

Add the mushrooms and salt to the pan.

Once the mushrooms release their juice, add heavy cream.

If needed, add a small amount of plain water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve the beef stroganoff over mashed potatoes, garnished with cornichons and crispy onions.

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