WEST VIRGINIA BEEF STROGANOFF

Welcome back, Food Friends. It's time for another exciting episode

of  "LET'S COOK."

As you all know, I am NOT a fan of "eating out."

 

It's not that I do not want to spend the money..... well I don't.

It's not that I don't trust other people touching my food.....well, I don't.

However, we as a country, have mucked up this whole COVID 19 thing. Let's reopen our states and watch the cases go higher and higher.

So we cook at home and only go out on RARE occasions.

This recipe is for all of you who are SMART, and SAFE.

And it only takes 30 MINUTES to cook.

So don't B.S. me by saying... "I can't cook because .....(fill in the blank with your excuse.) 

I'll start you off:

I work

I go to school

I just don't have time

I want to watch the ballgame (There AREN'T any to watch)

I have a hang nail 

I won't get COVID 19 by going out (you are just plain STUPID)

I went to Florida State  (That one I'll accept)

This recipe is one my sweet wife has carried around with her since her young years in West Virginia.

Hand written on a 3x5 card, this recipe came from the wife of the Pharmacist in Monongah, WV and won several awards.

SO of course we modified it. BUT JUST A BIT. 

So here is what you need to make  WEST VIRGINIA BEEF STROGANOFF  !!!!

½ Cup of OIL

½ LB Ground Beef (Use 1.5 LB)

2 Cups of Chopped ONION

3 ½ Cups (6OZ) Uncooked NOODLES ( Use the the whole BAG !)

3 Cups Tomato Juice (Use Bloody Mary Mix)

2 tsp Worchester Sauce

2 tsp SALT

Dash of Pepper

1 tsp Celery Salt

½ Cups of Water

2 Cloves of Chopped Garlic (My addition)

½ Cup of Sour Cream

This is so damn easy. Go grab your Adult Beverage and let's put this thing together !!

In a skillet, saute the Beef & Onions. When done add the REST of the stuff.

Stir until all the noodles are moistened.

Bring to a boil then turn down to simmer.

Cover and cook for 30 minutes.

While it cooks, finish your Adult Beverage and play with the president.

He is waiting patiently

Serve with a nice salad and another Adult Beverage

I have to admit that I was a bit 'skeptical' of this recipe.I am a huge MARINARA fan, but NOT a fan of Tomato Juice or Soup. 

However, I AM on a quest for some good Stroganoff recipes, and I may have found one.

This was VERY GOOD !!! Not at all what I expected. 

'IF I HAD TO DO IT OVER AGAIN'.........

 I think I would add some Mushrooms to the mix. I liked the extra meat, and of course the Garlic was a great addition.

All in all,   WINNER WINNER BEEF STROGANOFF DINNER !

And it was quick and easy. Anyone can make this, no matter HOW BUSY you think you are. 

And a couple of nights later.....

Put the left overs in a double boiler and make a great left over dinner.

TWO GREAT MEALS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE !!!!!! (the rolls were extra--- and the beer. But you get the idea)

So Stay Safe, Stay Smart, and STAY THE ((*&&   AT HOME !!!

Live Long and Prosper