Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients:

• 340g egg noodles, such as tagliatelle
• 175g fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 50g butter
• 900g lean minced beef
• 4 tablespoons plain flour
• 475ml beef stock
• 250ml soured cream
• salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. Bring a large pot of water to the boil. 
2. Cook noodles in boiling water until done, about 8 minutes. Drain.
3. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. In a large frying pan, cook mushrooms and onions in 25g butter over medium heat until soft; remove from pan.
4. Using the same pan, melt remaining butter. 
5. Cook minced beef in melted butter until browned. 
6. Mix in flour. 
7. Stir in beef stock and cook until slightly thickened. 
8. Add mushroom and onion mixture; stir in the soured cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
9. Continue cooking until sauce is hot, but not boiling. 
10. Serve sauce over noodles