Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces beef sirloin, cut into 2-by-1-by-1/8-inch strips
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick coins
  • 1 medium parsnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
  • 2 cups sliced hearty greens (like kale or mustard greens)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 cups cooked barley, for serving

Method

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Raise the heat to high and heat 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Season the beef with salt and pepper.
  • Add the beef to the skillet, arranging it in a single layer, and saute, without stirring, until well browned and still pinkish inside, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • (It is key to only partially cook the meat at this stage, since it will finish cooking later in the sauce.)
  • Transfer to a large plate and set aside.
  • Discard any excess oil.
  • Return the skillet to medium-high heat.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and heat.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned, about 7 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer to the plate with the beef.
  • Heat another tablespoon of oil.
  • Add the onions, carrots and parsnips and cook, stirring, until lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 1 minute more.
  • Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Pour in the beef broth and, whisking constantly, bring to a full boil.
  • Reduce the heat, add the greens and simmer until the greens and veggies are crisp-tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Whisk in the sour cream, mustard and lemon juice and season with pepper to taste.
  • Add the beef and any juices, mushrooms and parsley to the sauce and reheat over medium heat just until hot.
  • (Do not boil.)
  • Toss the barley with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and lots of freshly ground black pepper.
  • Divide the cooked barley among 4 plates and top with the stroganoff.
  • Serve immediately.