Beef Stroganoff

A quick twist on the traditional classic.

Ingredients:

500g lean steak beef cubes

1 tbsp black pepper, coarse

1 tbsp paprika

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 onions, chopped

1 tbsp oil

1 tbsp butter

350g chestnut mushrooms, chopped

1 tbsp flour

125g ricotta cheese, beaten
1 tbsp dijon mustard

handful of parsley, chopped

Salt for seasoning

Method:

1. Marinate the beef with back pepper,paprika, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Leave aside for atleast 1-2 hrs.

2. In a deep pan, heat oil and butter. To the beef add the flour and mix. Once the butter starts sizzling, add the beef and fry until browned on either side.

3. Add the onions and stir. Once the onions are browned, mix in the chopped mushrooms. Cover for a few minutes so it will cook in the juices released from the mushroom.

4. Add the ricotta and stir it in well. Add little hot water for the required about of gravy. Check for seasoning and mix in the dijon mustard. Sprinkle parsley and stir. Once it starts to boil, take it off heat.

5. Serve with rice or noodles.