Recipe: Simple Stroganoff

Wendi and I were chatting last night and I thought it might be interesting if we added a bit more content to our blog.  Being the family chef I thought it might be interesting if I shared my one-off recipes with everyone, particularly the family favorites.

Reed says, "This is my favorite!"

Schuerman's Simple Stroganoff

(any similarities to other recipes of this nature is purely coincidental) 

• 1 lb Ground Beef
• 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup - I generally use generic.
• 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
• 1/2 Cup Milk - I use 1%, but use what you have.
• 1/2 bag of egg noodles - No Yolks are my personal favorite.
• Seasoned Salt to taste

Brown ground beef in your favorite pan, not just any pan, your FAVORITE pan.  Why? It's more fun to cook with it.  :)  In the meantime boil some water for the egg noodles and when it's bubbling throw them in and cook them until the desired doneness, but don't make them mush. Mushy egg noodles are gross.  

When the burger is browned and crumbly drain any leftover grease, there's enough fat in the soup and sour cream we don't need the grease too!  I once had a vegeterian cooking for me and she didn't realize you were supposed to drain the grease.  Funny thing, last I heard she's no longer a vegeterian.  I'm guessing her mom wasn't a great cook...

Back to business, dump in the soup, milk and sour cream with the ground beef.  I usually mix it all in the frying pan because Daisy hates when I use extra dishes like say a batter bowl to mix it up in first, apparently she doesn't enjoy washing dishes. Stir it around until it's evenly mixed with the ground beef, and sprinkle with some seasoned salt to your liking. Usually a teaspoon or so is plenty. 

When the noodles are done, drain and add to the frying pan and stir once again.  Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or if you're daring...BEETS!  My kids love canned beets, sometimes I have to make two cans to fill the demand.

There you have it.  This is one of my 30 minute meals (eat your heart out Rachel Rae) that the kids love and frankly so do I. Not just because it is quick and easy, it tastes great, even as leftovers which is what I'm having for lunch today!