This easy recipe for the classic beef and mushroom dish saves time and money. For an even cheaper version, use pork loin.
Ingredients
- 225g long grain rice
- 500g quick-frying beef steaks, cut into thin strips
- 1 tsp mixed peppercorns, crushed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely sliced
- 150g closed cup mushrooms, wiped and halved
- 284ml carton soured cream
- 2 tsp paprika
Method
- 1. Cook the rice according to packet instructions. Meanwhile, put the beef strips into a shallow dish, add the crushed peppercorns and toss to coat. Set aside.
- 2. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and cook the sliced onion for 3-4 minutes or until soft but not coloured.
- 3. Add the mushrooms and cook for a further 5 minutes. Increase the heat, add the beef strips and fry for 4-5 minutes or until the juices have evaporated and the meat is brown. Add 3 tablespoons water and bubble to deglaze the pan.
- 4. Stir in most of the soured cream and half the paprika, and gently heat until warmed through. Check the seasoning.
- 5. Spoon the beef stroganoff onto plates. Top with the remaining soured cream. Season with the remaining paprika and black pepper and serve with the rice.
Nutritional info
Per serving: 581kcals, 26.6g fat (12.9g saturated), 34.9g protein, 54g carbs, 4.2g sugar, 0.3g salt
Wine Recommendation
Wine note: Avoid heavy, tannic reds that will clash with the cream, and instead go for the juicy, light Pinot Noir grape. Chile has some well-priced Pinots.