Beef Stroganoff Flambe Style - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 shallots, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs good quality beef, thinly sliced
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup good quality brandy or 1/2 cup cognac
2 teaspoons coarse grain mustard
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 - 1 1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper

Preparation

In a deep frying pan/skillet, on a medium heat, add the butter and oil. Add the shallots and fry until softened.
Add the garlic and stir for 1 minute.
Turn the heat up to the highest.
Add the beef and cook until opaque.
Add the mushrooms and stir for 1 minute.
Add the brandy, let it warm through for about 20 seconds, then set a light to it and allow the flames to subside on their own.
When the flames have gone out completely, add the mustards and cook for 1 minute.
Add the soured cream and parsley and season with salt and pepper to your taste.