How to Cook Beef Steak Strips Stroganoff

1. In a large frying pan, heat the schmaltz over high heat until very hot, add the seasoned beef strips and sauté until the meat is browned all over, in the same pan flambé the beef carefully adding the cognac to the pan, the alcohol will burn off, this whole process should take only a minutes or so then place in a dish to the side and keep warm.
2. Add the butter to the pan over medium heat, add the shallot and garlic then sauté for 1 minute, then add the mushrooms and continue to cook until soft.
3. Stir the mustard into the pan then add the stock and boil until reduced by half then stir in the sour cream and boil together until rich and creamy.
4. Gently fold the beef through the sauce, check the seasoning-adding a squeeze of lemon and serve straight away.
5. Sprinkle with snipped chives before serving.

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Note: Fillet tails or sirloin can also be used for this recipe.