Tender Beef Stroganoff

1. 1 Stewing beefpack 600 g ≈ $11.36 150 g
2. 2 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 45 g
3. 3 Tomato pastepack 140 g ≈ $1.00 17 g
4. 4 Cream 20%pack 500 ml ≈ $3.00 13 ml
5. 5 Sour cream 15%pack 300 g ≈ $1.60 40 g
6. 6 Starch 25 g
7. 7 Sunflower oil 10 ml
8. 8 Salt 2 g
9. 9 Ground black pepper 1 g
10. 10 Tomatoes≈ $4.67 per kg 60 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Cut the beef into chunks, pound to even thickness, season with salt and black pepper

2. Sear the beef over medium heat until browned

3. Chop the onion² into small cubes

4. Add the onion² to the beef and cook for 2 minutes

5. Stir in the tomato³ paste and simmer over low heat

6. Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry

7. Over medium heat, add the cream⁴, bring to a boil, stir in the sour⁵ cream, warm for 2 minutes, then combine with the beef