The host of the video discusses their plan to update the classic Russian dish Beef Stroganoff. They explain that the traditional recipe often falls short in terms of flavor, so they're making some changes, such as using braised short ribs instead of sautéed beef and higher-quality mushrooms.
The host begins by chopping onions, carrots, and garlic, which will be used to braise the beef. They then prepare the short ribs, cutting them into bite-sized pieces and coating them with salt. The host sears the beef in batches, developing a nice browning on the meat and in the pan.
After searing the beef, the host adds the chopped vegetables to the pan, cooking them until they're slightly softened. They then add paprika, tomato paste, and flour to the pan, stirring to combine. The host deglazes the pan with wine, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom.
The host adds beef broth to the pan, then returns the beef to the pot. They bring the mixture to a boil, cover it, and transfer it to the oven, where it cooks for three hours.
While the beef is cooking, the host prepares the mushrooms, slicing them and cooking them in butter and olive oil until they're browned. They also cook egg noodles according to the package instructions.
To finish the dish, the host tempers the sour cream mixture by adding some of the hot braising liquid, then adds it to the pot with the beef and mushrooms. They stir to combine, then season the dish with salt and pepper.
Finally, the host plates the dish, topping the noodles with the creamy beef and mushroom sauce and garnishing with fresh parsley.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Beef Stroganoff is a Russian-inspired dish with French technique.
2. The dish typically consists of sautéed beef, onions, mushrooms, and sour cream.
3. The speaker is updating the recipe to use braised short ribs instead of sautéed beef.
4. The recipe requires high-quality mushrooms, such as cremini or shiitake.
5. The dish is cooked for 3 hours in the oven.
6. The recipe uses a combination of beef stock, tomato paste, paprika, and flour to create the sauce.
7. Sour cream and heavy cream are used to add creaminess to the sauce.
8. Worcestershire sauce is added to give the sauce a slightly off-white color.
9. The mushrooms are sautéed in butter and olive oil over high heat to evaporate their moisture and brown them.
10. Egg noodles are cooked al dente and then finished cooking in the stroganoff sauce.
11. Fresh parsley is used as a garnish.
12. The recipe is designed to serve one person.
13. The speaker uses a Dutch oven to cook the dish.
14. Brightsellers is a monthly wine subscription service that uses a quiz to match users with wines.
15. The speaker uses a 2020 Tanat wine from California in the recipe.