cookbook/06-mains-and-entrees.tex

\chapter{Main Dishes \& Entrees}
\label{cha:mains-entrees}

\begin{recipe}{Beef Stroganoff}{}{5--6}
  \index{beef}
  \begin{ingredients}
    \ingredient{stew beef, \half-inch cubes}{1-\half~lb}
    \ingredient{butter}{2 tbsp}
    \ingredient{large white onion, thinly sliced}{1}
    \ingredient{mushrooms, button or portobella}{1 lb}
    \ingredient{minced garlic}{1 tbsp}
    \ingredient{sour cream, full fat}{1 qt}
    \ingredient{soy sauce}{\quarter cup, divided}
    \ingredient{Worcestershire sauce}{\quarter cup, divided}
    \ingredient{fresh grated nutmeg}{2 tsp}
    \ingredient{kosher salt}{to taste}
    \ingredient{black pepper}{to taste}
  \end{ingredients}
  \begin{enumerate}
  \item In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet on medium heat, melt
    butter.
  \item To melted butter, add onion, garlic and tbsp each of soy \&
    Worcestershire sauces.  Saut\'ee until onion becomes translucent
    and some slices begin to brown.
  \item While saut\'eeing onion, season meat liberally with salt,
    pepper and a tbsp each of soy \& Worcestershire sauce, ensure
    evenly covered.
  \item Remove onions to plate.  Replace with mushrooms, and season
    with salt, pepper and a tbsp each of soy \& Worcestershire sauce.
    Allow to brown and begin to soften.  Remove to plate with onions
  \item If pan seems lacking in fat, add no more than 1 tbsp of
    additional butter and raise heat to medium-high.
  \item Add seasoned meat, allow to brown well on all sides.
  \item In a medium-sized bowl, add remaining ingredients and stir
    well to form sauce.  Do not try to thin out additionally.
    Remember to season to taste.
  \item Reduce heat to medium-low.  Add onions, mushrooms and sour
    cream sauce, mixing well.
  \item Keep at a low simmer until meat is cooked through and tender.
  \item If sauce is over thin, thicken with a corn-starch slurry.
  \end{enumerate}
  Serve over white rice or buttered egg noodles.
  \begin{note}
    \index{vegetarian}
    Stroganoff may be made vegetarian by replacing beef with an
    additional 1-\half~lb mushrooms, though be sure to use several
    varieties.
  \end{note}
\end{recipe}

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