About our beef stroganoff and rice

Succulent strips of sirloin steak are quickly seared to perfection and paired with golden sautéed chestnut mushrooms, garlic, and onions. Flavoured with a splash of brandy and a hint of paprika, this rich dish is finished with a creamy lemon sour cream sauce. Served atop a bed of perfectly steamed white rice, this comforting classic is garnished with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant touch. A hearty and luxurious dish that blends tender beef with velvety mushrooms, this dish is packed with savory flavours. The perfect quick-cook dinner is ideal for busy nights when you are short on time.

When to cook homemade beef stroganoff with rice

This is the perfect quick midweek meal, in summer or winter, it is an expensive dish so may be a treat rather than an everyday meal. You may want to save it for a romantic dinner or a Saturday night treat.

Who will love this recipe?

This dish is definitely for steak lovers and is ideal for one person or a couple, as a family meal it may be a bit expensive, though you can add additional mushrooms and possibly some red peppers so you use less steak

Dinner party menu

This is a delicious dish for a get-together with friends, especially if you are looking for a dish to serve for a Russian dinner party. You will need to pick a simple dessert and starter as this dish will need to be cooked during the dinner party and there is little prep you can do prior to cooking.        

What does it taste like - flavour profile

This recipe has a delicious savoury or umami flavour from the steak and mushrooms which is complimented by the acidity of the sour cream and brandy. The spiciness is added by the paprika and the freshness with the parsley, making this a delicious dish

side dishes for Beef Stroganoff?

We serve this dish with white rice and a sprinkle of parsley, but if you are looking for other sides that go well with beef stroganoff then try

• pasta, especially lasagne sheets, break the sheets into three, and cook and serve a sprinkle of parsley.
• Crispy oven-baked jacket potato,
• potato cakes
• new potatoes

Recipe Tips

• Cook the beef strips in batches to avoid overcooking or “boiling” the meat
• Do not fully cook the steak strips as they will cook further in the sauce just sear and colour the meat

Ingredients for our traditional beef stroganoff with rice

• Steak - A good quality steak such as rump, sirloin or rib eye are ideal 
• Mushrooms - a strong savoury flavour goes well fir this dish so when available we use chestnut mushrooms, but regular mushrooms or Portobello mushrooms are both ok 
• Herbs and spices the main flavouring for this dish is paprika and garlic with a sprinkle of parsley for freshness

Sauce for beef stroganoff

• Sour cream - sour cream adds a cream sourness to this dish, if you don't have any sour cream you can use regular cream with extra lemon juice
• Brandy - Any Brandy is ok for this dish 

What makes our easy stroganoff the best?

The combination of steak and mushrooms makes the perfect dish but add brandy and sour cream and you get a fantastic meal. What makes this recipe special is the addition of paprika and parsley, giving that extra spice and freshness respectively

What is Stroganoff

It originates from Russia and was created for the influential Stroganov family. The original recipe was beef steak only with no additional vegetables or alcohol. The majority of recipes use sour cream as the sauce base, with the addition of some form of alcohol such as brandy or white wine. The sauce is seasoned with paprika and parsley. Some sauces have a tomato and double cream base as an alternative to sour cream. There are several different variations of stroganoff using different seasonings and rubs for the beef. Different vegetables can be added, the most common are mushrooms and onions. 

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