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Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound beef tenderloin, thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces egg noodles

Instructions:

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt.
  2. Season the beef with salt and pepper and add it to the skillet. Cook until browned on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the beef from the skillet and set it aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the onion and garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, sour cream, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and cornstarch. Pour the mixture into the skillet with the onion and garlic.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the beef back into the skillet and allow it to cook in the sauce for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the beef is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
  6. While the beef is cooking, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions.
  7. Serve the beef stroganoff over the cooked egg noodles. Enjoy!
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Chocolate Mud Cake

Here is a recipe for a rich and delicious chocolate mud cake:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mixing until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before cutting and serving. Enjoy!
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Banana Cupcakes

Here is a recipe for making delicious banana cupcakes:

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Add the mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once the cupcakes are cool, you can frost them with your favorite frosting. Enjoy!