Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff

Ingredients

• 500g beef steak (sirloin or rump), sliced into strips
• 250g mushrooms, sliced
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 200ml beef stock
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 150ml sour cream
• Salt and black pepper
• Rice or egg noodles, to serve

Method

1. Quickly sear the beef strips in a very hot pan. They don't need to cook through — just get a bit of colour.
2. Add the onion, mushrooms, and garlic to the slow cooker.
3. Place the beef on top.
4. Mix the stock, tomato puree, paprika, and mustard. Pour over everything.
5. Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
6. Stir in the sour cream in the last 30 minutes. Don't let it boil after adding.
7. Season to taste and serve over rice or egg noodles.

Tips

Use smoked paprika instead of regular for an extra depth of flavour. A sprinkle of fresh parsley finishes it off nicely.