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Beef Stroganoff
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Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff is a classic Russian main that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Beef fillet (in strips across the grain), Onions, Mushrooms, Soured cream, Mustard, Flour, Beef stock, Butter, Parsley and Salt and pepper, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Russian cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Beef Stroganoff.

Difficulty: easyPrep: 20 minCook: 25 minServes 4

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Ingredients

  • Beef fillet (in strips across the grain)700 g
  • Onions2 pieces
  • Mushrooms300 g
  • Soured cream300 ml
  • Mustard1 tbsp
  • Flour2 tbsp
  • Beef stock200 ml
  • Butter60 g
  • Vegetable oil30 ml
  • Parsley20 g
  • Salt and pepperTo taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1

Cut the beef across the grain into centimetre strips, pat them dry and pepper them.

Step 2

Heat a pan hard and sear the beef in batches for ninety seconds, without turning it often.

Step 3🍳 Fry

Lift out the meat and fry the mushrooms over a high flame until their water has gone.

Step 4🍳 Fry

Add the butter and onion and fry until soft and golden.

Step 5🥄 Mix

Stir in the flour, cook it a minute and add the stock, stirring until smooth.

Step 6🥄 Mix

Take the pan off the heat, stir in the soured cream and mustard, and season.

Step 7

Return the meat with its juices, warm it a minute without boiling and scatter with parsley.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Beef Stroganoff carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, beef fillet (in strips across the grain) can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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