Mains
Indian
IndianBeef Stroganoff
A creamy Russian-inspired beef and mushroom dish served over rice or pasta. The tiers move from quick-fried mince to seared fillet steak with brandy and crème fraîche.
Nut-free
Budget version
Beef mince, button mushrooms and a soured cream pot for a quick midweek version.
Per serving£2.10
Total cost£4.20
Time30 min
Ingredients for 2
- 250 g beef mince
- 1 onion , sliced
- 150 g button mushrooms , sliced
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 tsp paprika
- 150 ml soured cream
- salt and pepper , to taste
- To serve
- 150 g long grain rice
Method
- Cook the rice according to the packet instructions.
- Fry the onion in a little oil until soft, then brown the mince.
- Add the mushrooms and paprika and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato puree and a splash of water, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Take off the heat, stir through the soured cream, season and serve over the rice.
Equipment
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Beef mince, button mushrooms and a soured cream pot for a quick midweek version.
Better
Strips of rump steak, chestnut mushrooms and a mustard-spiked crème fraîche sauce.
Ultimate
Seared beef fillet flamed with brandy, finished with crème fraîche, wild mushrooms and fresh dill.
