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stroganoff.md

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 * **8 oz** crimini mushrooms, sliced
 * **1⁄2 cup** onion, diced
 * **2 cloves** garlic, minced
-* **1 lb** ground beef, turkey, or pork
+* **1 lb** ground meat[^1]
 * **2 tsp.** paprika
 * **3-4 cups** low sodium beef broth
-* **8 oz** dry rotini
+* **8 oz** dry pasta[^2]
 * **1⁄2 cup** sour cream
 * fresh parsley for serving
 
+[^1]: Beef is the obvious choice,
+    but turkey is a bit cheaper and is still plenty flavorful,
+    and pork has its own unique appeal.
+
+[^2]: Egg noodles or any small pasta shape ought to be suitable.
+    Rotini is a common choice.
+
 ## Instructions
 
 1. Heat 2 tbsp. of **oil** over medium heat in a large pot.
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   and stir in the **mushrooms** and **sour cream**.
 
 8. Serve with **fresh parsley**.
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+%%
+
+## Chef's Notes
+
+It's tempting to use ground chicken or dilute the broth
+to save a couple bucks on ingredients,
+but I advise strongly against it.
+This is not an especially flavorful dish to begin with,
+and those two ingredients are pulling most of the weight.
+
+Certainly don't do both in the same batch.
+That's a recipe for food that will make you sad to eat.
+(I've done it multiple times.)
+
+%%