"Steve Y" > wrote in message
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> Just made a batch of perfectly acceptable beef stroganoff for supper but
> my reaction was as usual, edible but boring. What does it take to make it
> a dish to rave about ?
>
> Recipe I followed was to soften shallots/onions in olive oil, then add
> sliced mushrooms, leave to soften and then add some lemon juice and leave
> to one side. Brown strips of beef in pan, add some paprika and the
> mushroom/onion mix and then some cream. Leave to warm though and then
> serve over rice.
>
> It was perfectly edible but boring. I'm not sure whether it is the recipe
> that is missing something or whether it needs a side dish.
>
> Any suggestions as to how to add that "je ne sais quoi" welcome
>
> Steve
>
> PS Paprika I used was bought in Spain and tin was marked "piquante" and it
> certainly was !

Make beef stew instead.