Name: Vension Stroganoff with Spatzle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 pounds venison backstrap, (in one piece); 2 large shallots, (minced); 2 garlic cloves, (minced); 1/4 pound sliced cremini or button mushrooms; 1/4 pound sliced shiitake mushrooms; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 1/4 cup Madeira wine or sherry; 1 cup sour cream, at room temperature; Dill pollen to garnish ((optional)); Heavy cream, (optional (to loosen sauce)); SPATZLE; 2 cups flour; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon black or white pepper; 1 to 2 teaspoons salt; 1 egg, (lightly beaten); 1/2 cup sour cream; Up to 3/4 cup heavy cream