Beef Stroganoff

Place the beef in a large bowl with the other ingredients. Mix thoroughly and place in the refigerator to marinade while you proceed with the next steps.

Melt the butter in a medium skillet. Add the onions and garlic and sautée until golden and transparent, but not yet brown. Set aside in a large bowl.

Heat the oil in the same skillet. Remove the meat from the bowl, but reserve the remaining marinade. Pat the beef dry, and then lightly brown in batches. Set aside when finished.

Using the again emptied skillet, melt more butter and add in the mushrooms. Sautée until reduced in size and golden. Set these aside separately from the meat and onions.

In the same skillet, melt even more butter. Work the flour in a little at a time with a whisk until everything is completely mixed and little pellets start to form. Next, slowly add the beef broth while continuing to whisk constantly. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Finally, add the reserved marinade, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and red pepper flakes.

Combine everything except the mushrooms in a medium stock pot, mix well, bring to a boil, and reduce to a low simmer. Leave to cook for at least 45 min. Cook uncovered until the sauce thickens to the desired consistency, then cover for the remaining time.

Once the beef it tender, add in the mushrooms, sour cream, and cream cheese. Mix carefully and adjust seasoning as needed.