Many men do not imagine a full lunch or dinner without meat. From beef, pork, chicken, turkey, etc., you can cook a huge variety of dishes. Roast beef, steak, stew, goulash, barbecue, chicken wings, baked with spices in the oven ... Here are just a few names of juicy and incredibly tasty meat dishes that are very popular among a strong half of humanity. Today we suggest you make beef stroganoff in a slow cooker. We will reveal all the secrets of preparing this fragrant and hearty dish, as well as share information about its appearance.
Interesting Facts
Some dishes have names that are not always understood. The word "beef stroganoff" refers to them. Not everyone can explain what it means. We will not only talk about what it is, but also teach you how to cook delicious dishes that are delicious and melt in your mouth.
The word "beef stroganoff" (a recipe for a slow cooker will be presented later) refers to tender pieces of meat cooked in a special sauce. Let's get acquainted with some interesting facts related to this dish.
- According to one legend, beef stroganoff was first prepared by a French chef - Andre Dupont.
- From some sources you can find out that this dish appeared at the end of the 19th century.
- The name "beef stroganoff" arose in honor of the Russian count Stroganov.
- In some rich houses, this dish was prepared for a large number of people. Moreover, any decently dressed person could come to feast on a treat.
About the benefits of meat dishes
For the normal functioning and support of all vital organs, the human body needs to be varied and fully nourished. Meat dishes must be present in the diet. Supporters of vegetarian food may ask, what is the need for this? The fact is that meat dishes have a number of advantages. We list only a few of them:
- The meat contains amino acids that are essential for the vigorous activity of the human body.
- Due to the periodic consumption of boiled beef, hemoglobin is significantly increased.
- The meat contains a large number of useful substances that improve the functioning of the brain and increase human performance.
- Weekly consumption of meat dishes normalizes the balance of the gastrointestinal tract, and also strengthens the heart vessels.
- Veal is recommended to include even small children in the menu. Due to the low percentage of calories, it can even be eaten by people who try different diets.
We hope that you will definitely include hearty and aromatic meat dishes, in particular beef stroganoff, in your diet. In a slow cooker it’s easy to cook it, and we’ll talk about this later.
Essential Products
To prepare a simple, but very tasty and healthy dish, we will make a list of ingredients. It will look like this:
- Meat (preferably beef) - 400-500 grams. A piece must be taken without fatty layers and bones.
- Onions - one or two pieces. It is best to take medium sizes.
- Sunflower oil - two to three tablespoons.
- Pepper, salt - to taste. You can use special seasonings for meat.
- Bay leaf - two to three pieces.
- Sour cream or cream - one full glass. The latter can be replaced with mayonnaise. It must be mixed in equal parts with sour cream.
- Wheat flour - two to three tablespoons.
Products prepared, now go to the main action.
Beef Stroganoff: slow cooker recipe
There are several options for preparing this dish. In the classic version, beef - tenderloin acts as the main ingredient. But you can also cook beef stroganoff in a slow cooker (recipes with photos are presented in the article) with pieces of chicken, turkey meat, pork. You can even use the liver. Introducing the sequence of actions:
- In a store or market, you need to choose a good piece of beef tenderloin. You can take another type of meat, but we will cook according to the classic recipe.
- The piece must be thoroughly washed. If you took frozen meat, then it must be thawed at room temperature.
- Take a special hammer and beat off the tenderloin a little.
- We take a sharp knife and carefully cut the meat into small pieces.
- Each of them needs a little salt, pepper, you can even add other spices.
- Take a deep plate, pour flour into it and roll pieces of meat.
- In the multicooker bowl, pour the sunflower oil and heat slightly, turning on the "Frying" mode.
- Put the pieces of meat and fry for several minutes. At this time, you can’t leave the kitchen so that the dish does not burn. Pieces should be constantly stirred.
- Wash my onion, peel, cut into rings or small pieces (as you like). Add it to the slow cooker and fry for two to three minutes with the meat.
- Switch the slow cooker to the "Extinguishing" mode.
- We add the necessary amount of cream or mayonnaise to meat and onion, as well as a small amount of water.
- Mix everything, salt and pepper. Add bay leaf and close the multicooker lid.
- The dish is cooked for an hour. Serve hot or warm.
In sour cream
One of the advantages of this dish is its extraordinary softness. It can be given to young children and elderly people who have problems with chewing food. Beef stroganoff sauce plays a special role in this recipe. Next, we will tell you about how to cook beef stroganoff in a multicooker in sour cream.
A spoonful of butter should be melted in a small bowl, add a glass of meat broth. If it is not, then you can take a beef cube and hot water, stir everything well. Add a couple of tablespoons of flour and sour cream. Mix well and pour into the fried meat. Salt and spices to taste.
With mushrooms
Now that you know how to cook beef stroganoff in a slow cooker (see the photo in this article), we suggest you try another interesting recipe. For him we need mushrooms. You can take fresh or canned. A good option would be champignons.
Dice the mushrooms and fry with the onions. Then add the pieces of meat. Fry it all together, stirring constantly. Five minutes after adding meat, put sour cream or cream, two tablespoons of wheat flour, salt and pepper in a pan. If necessary, you can dilute with a small amount of water. Stew the dish over medium, then low heat. After 25-30 minutes, turn off the stove. Add bay leaf and let it sit under the lid for some more time. A great addition to it will be fresh tomatoes or cucumbers. Enjoy your meal!
Useful Tips
In order for your dish to turn out tasty, be sure to pay attention to some features of cooking beef stroganoff in a slow cooker. So, helpful tips:
- For beef stroganoff, it is best to take beef or veal. You will need boneless tenderloin.
- Before cooking, pieces of meat must be fried in a pan with the addition of sunflower oil and spices.
- Beef stroganoff must be added with onions, its juice will soak the meat and make the dish more juicy and soft.
- What are the best sauces to use? There may be several options: tomato paste with sour cream, mustard with wine vinegar, with the addition of mayonnaise and butter, and many others. Do not be afraid to experiment, indulge your loved ones with new shades of the taste of a familiar dish.
- When stewing, all pieces of meat should be in the sauce. If it is not enough, then you can add half a glass of meat broth.
- Which side dish is best for beef stroganoff? Stewed potatoes or mashed potatoes, buckwheat, rice, vegetables.
- When serving, you can sprinkle the finished dish with fresh herbs: parsley, dill or green onions.
Tasty and healthy
Beef stroganoff cooked in a slow cooker is an excellent solution for a regular dinner and a festive table. The dish is absolutely simple to prepare, but able to turn a weekday into a bright event. Cook beef stroganoff in a slow cooker for your family more often, and they will certainly appreciate it!