Description
Beef Stroganoff is a savory Russian-origin dish known for its creamy, delicately spiced sauce. Traditionally made with wine or vodka, this version I’m sharing is completely alcohol-free, yet retains the authentic taste of the dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g beef (fillet, flank steak, sirloin, or rump steak)
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- 500 g button mushrooms
- 1 white onion
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 garlic clove
- 150 ml beef stock
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tbsp flour
- 200 ml double cream (or heavy cream)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to gently pound the beef. This softens the fibres and ensures a tender, melt-in-the-mouth texture.
- Cut the meat into even strips, about 2.5 × 5 cm. Uniform pieces help the beef cook quickly and evenly.
- Brush the mushrooms clean (avoid washing to prevent sogginess), then slice them. Finely dice the onion and set everything aside.
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the beef in a single layer and sear for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly browned.
Avoid overcrowding the pan or the meat will steam instead of brown. - Transfer the seared beef to a plate and cover it. Repeat the process until all the meat is browned.
- In the same pan, add a little more oil along with the butter. Cook the onions over medium heat until soft and golden, releasing their natural sweetness.
- Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook until they soften and begin to brown slightly.
- Add the beef back into the pan along with the minced garlic. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the prepared beef stock and scrape the bottom of the pan to release any caramelised bits packed with flavour.
- Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, then stir in the flour, paprika, tomato paste, and mustard. Mix well to thicken and deepen the flavours.
- Cook for another 3 minutes to allow the sauce to blend and slightly reduce.
- Pour in the double cream and stir until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Remove from heat.
- Serve immediately, topped with freshly chopped parsley for colour and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: main dish
- Cuisine: Russian cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal