Mushroom Stroganoff Recipe

How to make our vegetarian mushroom stroganoff

Slices of chestnut mushrooms and red peppers are lightly fried with onions and then cooked in a sour cream sauce 

Lightly sauté the onions and garlic, add the sliced red capsicums and then the sliced mushrooms fry till the vegetables are soft and lightly coloured and caramelised. Add the brandy and simmer till the alcohol has evaporated then add the paprika. Add the sour cream, lemon and parsley to allow the sauce to thicken stirring frequently . Cook the rice and then Serve the stroganoff on a bed of white rice and a sprinkle of chopped parsley

Recipe tips

• to maximise the taste, make sure that you caramelise the vegetables
• if you are cooking for several people cook the mushrooms in batches to get the best flavour, as they will "boil" if you put too many in the pan at once
• If you’re not a fan of red peppers you can miss these out,

Ingredients for creamy mushroom and pepper stroganoff

Mushrooms - you can use any type for this recipe we use chestnut which have a stronger flavour,

Capsicums - This recipe needs red ones only ,as the others don't have the correct flavour profile to match the other elements of the recipe

Paprika - Is a ground red pepper, it compliments the other ingredients beautifully. We recommend that you don't use the smoked paprika for this, as it is a bit too strong and clashes a little with the acidity of the sour cream

Sour cream - Sour cream is cream that is fermented to give it a sour taste, this flavour compliments the other flavours perfectly

brandy - we use brandy which is made from distilled wine it has a fruity and sweet taste with a strong alcoholic taste and oak nuances similar to whiskey, if you don't have brandy in you can use a fruit dry wine instead

Parsley -Parsley adds an amazing freshness

lemon - The juice gives extra acidity and goes really well with the other herbs and spices

When to cook our easy mushroom and pepper stroganoff with rice

This hearty recipe is perfect in the autumn or winter, due to the richness of the sauce, it is extremely quick and easy to cook and is the ideal dinner for those busy weeknights

Who will love this recipe?

This flavourful meal is great for a midweek dinner and suitable for the whole family. It is perfect for vegetarians and as mushrooms have a delicious meaty taste it is a great, if you are looking for a meat-free meal for meat eaters. It is cheap to make so great if you’re on a tight budget and simple to cook so ideal for beginners.

What does it taste like -flavour profile?

This dish has a strong savoury base from the mushrooms, with a touch of spice from the paprika and a touch of acidity from the brandy and sour cream.

What to eat with our vegetarian stroganoff?

We serve it with white rice, but if you are looking for a different dinner then try one of our other meal ideas

• al dente pasta it works particularly well with a sheet pasta or tagliatelle
• crispy jacket potatoes
• mashed potatoes if you’re making it for a dinner party make croquette potatoes 

If you fancy a change, try making it using a mixture of Mediterranean vegetables such as aubergines, courgettes and onions, any combination of these vegetables will make a delicious meal

What makes our easy mushroom stroganoff the best

Mushrooms and red peppers are a great combination, we have added peppers to our recipe as this adds a freshness to the dish that cuts through the creamy sauce. The main seasoning for this dish is paprika, a pepper-based spice, so it compliments perfectly.

What is stroganoff

It originated in Russia and was believed to be created for the influential Stroganov family. The original version was beef only and had no additional vegetables or alcohol. The dish is traditionally a beef dish with sour cream sauce. The base of the sauce is sour cream, most modern-day recipes include some form of alcohol usually brandy or white wine. The sauce is flavoured with paprika and parsley. In some countries in Latin America and Europe, the sauce has a tomato and double cream base. 

Other vegetarian mushroom recipes

Creamy Mushrooms with Crispy Potato Cakes

Mushroom & Lentil Burgers with Courgette Chips

Spinach and Mushroom tartiflette