MOM'S MEATBALL STROGANOFF
This was one of my favorite dishes as a kid, a less-expensive version of the classic dish created and named for a Count Stroganov in late 19th-century Russia. Very popular in America during the 60s and 70s, the original recipe for Beef Stroganoff called for thin sliced of pricey beef fillet. Although my mom used meatballs instead, it seemed luxurious to me. Eventually my mom (and my aunt Jean and my grandmother) stopped making it, maybe because it finally seemed too old fashioned. By the time I wanted to demonstrate it on my show, Beef Stroganoff was so antique that none of my relatives could come up with a recipe - and all I remembered of it were the bouillon cubes, tomato paste and cultivated mushrooms. When I re-created the recipe, I lost the bouillon cubes (too chemical-tasting to me now) and the tomato paste but kept the cultivated mushrooms - although you would get a more elegant dish if you used such flavorful mushrooms as shiitakes or chanterelles. The ground beef of choice is chuck because it has the most flavor (and the most fat, too, alas). If you want to make a lighter version of this dish, you can substitute ground sirloin or ground round and low-fat sour cream.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine the chuck, half of the chopped onion, the garlic, salt, pepper, bread crumbs, egg yolks, and water in a large bowl. Mix well and form meatballs that measure about 1-inch in diameter. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, shaking and turning, until well browned, about 5 minutes. Don't crowd the pan; work in batches, if necessary. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Pour off any excess fat from the skillet, leaving 3 tablespoons in the pan and add the remaining onion. Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until the liquid they give off has evaporated, 7 to 10 minutes. Pour in the sherry, increase the heat to high, and boil until almost all the liquid they give off has evaporated. Pour in the stock and bring to a boil.
- Rub the butter with the flour in a small bowl until it forms a smooth paste. Pinch off pea-sized pieces and add little by little to the boiling sauce, whisking constantly for 3 minutes. Add the meatballs, stir in the dill, and sour cream, season with salt and pepper, and cook over low heat until the meatballs are just heated through. Serve hot.
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[email protected]This recipe was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight. It was easy to make and the whole family loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
Marilou Torres
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but this dish was actually really good. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious.
James Olu
[email protected]This was a great weeknight meal. It was easy to make and the whole family loved it. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious.
pn hxm
[email protected]I love this recipe! The meatballs are always so moist and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I always get compliments when I make this dish.
Hamayon Borhani
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Sohail Zafar
[email protected]This was the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night. The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jemila Yakubu
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The meatballs are always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Liliane Khreiss
[email protected]This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. The meatballs were a little dry, but the sauce was delicious.
Hassell Mclin
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The meatballs were flavorful and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Shadman Tanjib
[email protected]This was a quick and easy weeknight meal that my whole family enjoyed. The meatballs were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious.
Confidence Frankline Mgbanyi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of meatballs, but this dish changed my mind. The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Natalia Aguirre
[email protected]This meatball stroganoff was a hit with my family! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.