Shiitake mushrooms are a common ingredient in oriental cuisine. They have been known for a long time, ancient Chinese healers described them as a cure for old age and weakness. Modern science has confirmed the healing properties of shiitake mushrooms, their regular consumption lowers blood cholesterol levels, increases potency, reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases and the formation of tumors. Today, these mushrooms can be purchased fresh and dried in the retail network. They can be used to prepare soups and main courses.
It is necessary
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- 300 g of beef;
- 300 g fresh shiitake mushrooms;
- 2 heads of onions;
- sweet pepper - one;
- 3 medium sized tomatoes;
- 150 g sour cream;
- vegetable oil;
- a tablespoon of flour;
- salt
- Bay leaf
- pepper to taste.
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients of the goulash: peel and chop finely onions, cut the bell peppers into strips. Put the tomatoes in a bowl, pour boiling water over and leave for 3 minutes. Then drain the hot water and rinse them cold. Cut them into wedges. Wash, dry and cut the meat into walnut-sized pieces.
Step 2
Do not wash the mushrooms, but wipe them off with a damp cloth, cut the caps into quarters, tear the legs along the fibers, this will preserve their natural aroma.
Step 3
Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan, sauté the onion, add the meat and fry it over high heat for 3-5 minutes. Then sprinkle with flour and fry for another minute, stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Put tomatoes, peppers in the meat, add hot water so that it covers the meat, and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
Step 5
While the meat is stewing, cook the mushrooms. Heat a spoonful of vegetable oil in a frying pan, pour the prepared mushrooms into the oil and fry, stirring occasionally, over high heat until the water evaporates. The mushrooms should acquire a distinct meaty aroma. By the way, this mushroom preparation can be used in other dishes.
Step 6
Half an hour before the meat is ready, add mushrooms, sour cream, salt, pepper, bay leaf and simmer until cooked. Serve the goulash with mashed potatoes and garnish with herbs.
