Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff

This recipe has been in my head for about 10 years now.

It's one of those that I have memorized.

It's so easy, so good and my family loves it!

Start out by chopping up a package of mushrooms and half an onion.

Saute in a 1/2 stick of butter.

Here's how I make green beans.

It's the only way to eat them.

What?

You don't know what that white stuff is?

That's bacon grease my dear friends.

I keep a little pot of bacon grease in my fridge.

Don't you?

My family plows through at least one pound of bacon a week. 

Usually two.

Brown a package of stew meat in the other half stick of that butter.

Butter = good.

After the meat is browned, add the mushrooms and onions.  After a couple of minutes, add two cans of cream of mushroom soup.

Stir until bubbly.

I had a little helper!

She's already quite gifted in the kitchen!

Now add some wine to the sauce.

I don't really drink red wine.

But I try to get a wine that is good and costs about $15.

You could stop here and just simmer the sauce for a bit but if you really want to make it good, do this:

Yes, add the whole thing.

Mmmmm....

Now this is heavenly!

I serve it over penne.

With some kind of bread.

And those greased-up grean beans!