Simple beef stroganoff

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in large frying pans and add the meat. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning once or twice, until the meat is browned all over then remove the meat from the pan and set aside.

Step 3

Add a little more oil if necessary and fry the onions for 3-4 minutes or until just starting to soften, then stir in the peppers and cook for a further 3-4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook for a further five minutes.

Step 4

Sprinkle in the paprika and stir to coat the vegetables then add the water and yoghurt and reduce the heat.

Step 5

Stir in the beef and any resting juices. Transfer to ovenproof dishes, cover with aluminium foil and cook in the oven for about one and a half hours or until the meat it tender and the sauce is thick.