Oh, my... What to do what to do?!?
The test kitchen was testing a new sous vide machine (quite successfully I might add), and today's experiment was steak, a New York strip, to be exact. After all was said and done, there was about 1/3 lb. left. I took it, remembering that I had some dill at home, as well as sour cream. I was seeing a stroganoff in our future!
I sliced the beef into strips and set it aside, knowing it needed only gentle reheating, so as not to overcook.
I then sautéed minced shallots and wild mushrooms in a little butter (all from the test kitchen)... added stock... then some Dijon... salt and pepper.
So, I let this reduce a bit, tossed in some almost cooked farfalle, added the beef, turned off the heat, stirred in an embarrassment of sour cream and a big handful of chopped dill...
Just unreal. We ate and talked for ages over small bowls of this classic... the best indicator of a great dish.
And, just to make sure you caught this: under 1/3 lb. of beef.
For two of us.
With a portion left for Charlie's Monday lunch.
Just sayin'...