Beef stroganoff. This delicious dish consists of tender meat in a creamy sauce with mushrooms. Are you familiar with this Russian classic? Highly recommended!
Easy beef stroganoff recipe
As its name suggests, beef stroganoff is a true classic of Russian cuisine. The dish dates back to the 19th century and is named after the powerful Stroganov family of the Russian Empire. There are two stories about how the dish came about.
The first story is that the dish originated during the conquest of much of Siberia. During the campaign, it was so cold that the cook could only cut the meat into thin slices. Another story claims that it is named after Aleksandr Grigorevich Stroganov, who held lavish parties where the first authentic beef stroganoff was prepared.
Classic beef Stroganoff
You may also come across this dish as boeuf à la Stroganoff, which suggests that the chef was French. Alternatively, it could refer to the fact that Mr Stroganov prepared the meat in the French style and made the sauce in the Russian style. Either way, it’s a Russian dish with a French twist!
Classic beef stroganoff recipe
We don’t know which story about its creation is true, but we are certainly grateful that this fantastic comfort food with rich sauce was invented! Beef stroganoff is a fantastic, unforgettable comfort food. It consists of meat and a Stroganoff sauce made with onion, mushrooms, beef broth, cream and Dijon mustard.
Another delicious comfort food dish is goulash. Another tasty dish to make yourself is this classic boeuf bourguignon.
How to make beef stroganoff
Of course, different versions of this dish have emerged over time. The recipe I’m sharing with you today is an easy and tasty version that I’m sure you’ll enjoy. I have chosen to serve it with white rice, but it is also traditionally eaten with potatoes. It would also go well with pasta! So pick your favorite, you can’t go wrong here.
You can serve the finished dish with some fresh parsley and also a dallop of greek yoghurt would be very tasty.
Variation tips
If you would like more vegetables, you can add bell peppers to this beef stroganoff. Alternatively, serve it with green beans or a fresh salad. Also very tasty!
Some variations of this dish involve flambéing the onion and mushrooms with vodka, as you would expect from a Russian recipe 😉 .
Ingredients
- 500 gram chuck roast (diced)
- 1 red onion (chopped)
- 2 clove garlic (finely chopped)
- 400 gram chestnut mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 tbsp flour
- 250 ml beef stock
- 70 gram tomato purée
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 150 ml sour cream
- 100 ml cooking cream
- Olive oil, salt and pepper
- Fresh parsley (to garnish)
Equipment
- Large skillet
INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):
- Heat some olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Brown the chuck roast on all sides. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
- Add more oil if necessary, then fry the onion and garlic until soft. Add the mushrooms and fry until browned.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir well.
- Slowly pour in the beef stock, stirring constantly to prevent lumps forming.
- Then add the tomato purée, mustard, sour cream and double cream. Stir until the sauce thickens.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the browned beef to the sauce and simmer for a further 1.5–2 hours on a low heat.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice.
- Serve the beef stroganoff with rice, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your meal!
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