Beef Stroganoff and Noodle Soup

• 1 1/2 lbs (750 g) boneless beef top sirloin or other grilling steak, halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch (0.5 cm) thick slices
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil (approx.)
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) unsalted butter, divided
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) finely chopped shallots
• 1 1/2 lbs (750 g) mushrooms, thickly sliced
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour
• 4 cups (1 L) beef stock
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) cognac
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) whipping (35%) cream
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
• 4 oz (125 g) wide egg noodles
• 1 cup (250 mL) sour cream
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh dill

1. Season steak with salt and pepper to taste.
2. In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over high heat.
3. Add steak, in two or three batches, and saute until just browned but still rare inside, about 1 minute per side, adding oil as needed between batches.
4. Remove with a slotted spoon to a warm plate.
5. Set aside and keep warm.
6. Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tbsp (45 mL) of the butter to the pot and heat until melted.
7. Add shallots and saute until softened, about 3 minutes.
8. Add mushrooms and saute until they have released their liquid and are browned, about 10 minutes.
9. Sprinkle with flour and saute for 2 minutes.
10. Gradually whisk in stock, then Cognac; bring to a boil.
11. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until soup is slightly thickened and flavors have blended, about 15 minutes.
12. Gradually whisk in cream and mustard; simmer for 5 minutes.
13. Do not let boil.
14. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles until tender to the bite, 6 to 8 minutes.
15. Drain, transfer to a bowl, add the remaining butter and toss to coat.
16. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
17. Keep warm.
18. In a bowl, whisk together sour cream and dill.
19. Divide beef and noodles among heated bowls and top with soup.
20. Top each with a dollop of dilled sour cream.

boneless beef, salt, vegetable oil, unsalted butter, shallots, mushrooms, flour, beef stock, cognac, whipping, mustard, egg noodles, sour cream, dill

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/beef-stroganoff-and-noodle-soup (may not work)