Tblisi Beef

Ingredients

 * 1 tsp black pepper
 * 1 tsp white pepper
 * 1 tsp red pepper flakes
 * 4 tsp salt
 * 4 tsp peppercorns
 * 3 tsp dry mustard
 * 1 tbsp paprika
 * 1 tsp allspice
 * 2½ lbs beef steak ¾ thick
 * 12 cups flat noodles
 * 1 tbsp vegetable oil
 * 8 cups beef stock
 * 4 cups onions chopped
 * 32 oz sour cream or 32 oz plain yogurt
 * mushrooms

Directions

 * 1) Mix the spices in a bowl and set aside.
 * 2) Place the meat on a cutting board and cut into ¾ chunks.
 * 3) Lay these chunks flat and sprinkle with the spice mixture.
 * 4) Cook the noodles and allow to remain ion the water.
 * 5) Take a large, heavy pot and place it on high heat for 3 – 4 minutes.
 * 6) Add 1 tbsp of vegetable oil and then the onions.
 * 7) Sauté until onions are turning translucent.
 * 8) Add the meat and the remaining spice mixture.
 * 9) Stir and cook for approximately 4 – 6 minutes.
 * 10) Add the stock.
 * 11) Scrape the pot bottom for the crusts and mix them into the meat.
 * 12) Cook for 6 minutes more and reduce the heat to medium-high and stir in the sifted flour.
 * 13) Stir and cook for 3 minutes.
 * 14) Add the mushrooms and cook for 3 more minutes.
 * 15) Whisk in the sour cream and cook for 2 – 3 minutes.
 * 16) Drain the noodles, place a serving of noodles on each plate and serve the meat mixture over the noodles.