Beef Stroganoff with Mushrooms, Gherkins and Rice

4 servings

30 minutes

Beef Stroganoff with mushrooms, gherkins, and rice is an exquisite dish with a rich history from Russian cuisine but popular worldwide. Tender pieces of beef fillet are sautéed to a golden crust and then soaked in a fragrant sauce made of sour cream, garlic, onion, and spices. The depth of flavor is enhanced by mushrooms and tangy gherkins that add a slight acidity. Lemon zest mixed with basmati rice gives the garnish a subtle citrus note, refreshing the dish's taste. This version of Beef Stroganoff elegantly combines classic traditions with new flavor accents, making it an ideal choice for a cozy dinner or festive gathering.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 642.6
• Proteins: 31.5g
• Fats: 41.7g
• Carbohydrates: 35.9g

Ingredients

• Lemon: 1 pc
• Beef fillet: 500 g
• Basmati rice: 150 g
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Gherkins: 7 pc
• Fresh champignons: 250 g
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Red onion: 1 pc
• Paprika: 1 tbsp
• Butter: 1 tbsp
• Brandy: to taste
• Sour cream: 150 g
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Sea salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Add rice with finely grated lemon zest to boiling water. Cook the rice according to the package instructions.

   Required ingredients:

   • Basmati rice: 150 g
   • Lemon: 1 piece

2. Chop the parsley. Cut the mushrooms into quarters. Finely chop the gherkins.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley: 1 bunch
   • Fresh champignons: 250 g
   • Gherkins: 7 pieces

3. Place the pan over medium heat. Finely chop the garlic and onion. Heat olive oil in the pan and sauté the onion and garlic until soft. Remove from heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 1 clove
   • Red onion: 1 piece
   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons

4. Cut the meat into thin long pieces the size of a pinky finger (cut so that the meat fibers are across the piece). Mix the meat with salt, pepper, and paprika. Set aside for a few minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef fillet: 500 g
   • Sea salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Paprika: 1 tablespoon

5. Heat a spoon of olive oil in a clean pan. Fry the meat until the pieces are golden brown and separate. Add mushrooms and half of the parsley, fry for another 2 minutes. Add onion and garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Beef fillet: 500 g
   • Fresh champignons: 250 g
   • Parsley: 1 bunch
   • Red onion: 1 piece

6. If you want to add brandy, you need to do it carefully — it's likely that the alcohol will catch fire (that's normal, it should evaporate).

   Required ingredients:

   • Brandy:  to taste

7. Add half of the sour cream and gherkins and cook for another minute.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream: 150 g
   • Gherkins: 7 pieces

8. Remove the pan from the heat, pour in lemon juice and the remaining sour cream. Mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 1 piece
   • Sour cream: 150 g

9. Serve sprinkled with fresh parsley.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley: 1 bunch