JBQ loves this traditionally Russian dish, I cooked it again tonight after a long time…

Ingredients (for 2)
* 220gr beef fillet, cut in strips
* 2 cups of thick-sliced mushrooms
* 2 shallots, chopped
* 1/3 teaspoon nutmeg
* 3/4 cup sour cream
* 1/2 cup white wine
* 3 tbspoons butter
* 150gr fussili pasta or egg noodles
* salt and pepper

Execution
1. In a large pan add water and cook the pasta/noodles as described in its packaging directions.
2. In a large frying pan add the butter and chopped shallots and fry in high heat for 2-3 minutes until browned.
3. Add the beef strips into the pan and stir continuously. Fry the strips for 3-4 minutes until browned.
4. Add the mushrooms, salt, pepper, nutmeg and stir occasionally, for about 5 minutes, in medium heat.
5. Add the wine and cook for an additional 5 minutes, also in medium heat. Stir occasionally.
6. Add the sour cream, stir vigorously, and cook until the sauce has thickened. Serve hot with the pasta/noodles, although Stroganoff is freezer-friendly too.

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