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 !