Latvian-Style Beef Stroganoff

1. 1 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 40 g
2. 2 Pickled cucumberspack 680 g ≈ $3.20 60 g
3. 3 Sour cream 15%pack 300 g ≈ $1.60 80 g
4. 4 Khmeli-suneli 2 g
5. 5 Baconpack 200 g ≈ $2.95 30 g
6. 6 Wheat flour 10 g
7. 7 Vealpack 500 g ≈ $12.00Not in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods 185 g
8. 8 Salt 1 g
9. 9 Ground black pepper 1 g
10. 10 Sunflower oil 9 ml

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

Method

1. Slice the onion¹ into half-moons; cut the bacon⁵ and beef into thin strips.

2. Heat the oil in a skillet, fry the bacon⁵ for 3 minutes, then add the beef and sear for 5 minutes until browned on all sides.

3. Add the onion¹ and cook for another 4 minutes until softened.

4. Season with salt and pepper, stir in the hmel-suneli and flour, then cook for 1 minute to toast.

5. Mix 100 ml of water or broth into the sour³ cream, pour into the skillet, and stir well.

6. Simmer covered on low heat for 30 minutes until the beef is tender and the sauce thickens.

7. Add the pickled² cucumbers cut into matchsticks, warm through for 5 minutes, and serve.