An easy mushroom and red pepper stroganoff made with chestnut mushrooms and red peppers cooked in a brandy, sour cream and paprika sauce and served with white rice and a sprinkle of parsley.
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Savor the rich, earthy flavors of tender chestnut mushrooms, delicately sautéed with sweet red peppers, caramelized onions, and a hint of garlic. This vegetarian take on the classic stroganoff is enhanced with a splash of brandy and a dash of paprika for warmth and depth. Finished with silky sour cream, fresh lemon juice for brightness, and a sprinkle of fragrant parsley, this dish is a perfect balance of comfort and elegance. Served over a bed of fluffy, steamed white rice, it's a wholesome, satisfying meal that delights with every bite.
Mushrooms - you can use any type for this recipe we use chestnut which have a stronger flavour,
Red Peppers - 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
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
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.
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.
We serve it with white rice, but if you are looking for a different dinner then try one of our other meal ideas
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
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.
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.
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