🥩 Gourmet Beef Stroganoff with Rice

🛒 Ingredients (for 7 portions)

Beef & Fat

• 1 kg (2.2 lb) beef minute steaks (lövbiff), thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp neutral oil (rapeseed or sunflower)

Aromatics & Vegetables

• 3 shallots, finely chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 250 g (9 oz) mushrooms (wild mushrooms or portobello preferred)

Flavor Base

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)

Depth & Luxury

• 150 ml (⅔ cup) Amontillado sherry

• 300 ml (1¼ cups) veal stock

• 200 g (¾ cup) crème fraîche (34%)

• 200 ml (¾ cup) heavy cream

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1–2 tsp Japanese soy sauce

Seasoning

• Salt, to taste

• Freshly ground black pepper

• Optional: ½ tsp sugar (balances acidity)

🍚 Rice (for 7 portions)

• 7 dl basmati rice (about 560 g / 20 oz), uncooked

• 10 dl water (4¼ cups)

• 1½ tsp salt

• 1 tbsp butter (optional but recommended)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Rice (Rice Cooker or Stove)

1. Rinse the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear

2. Add rice, water, and salt to the rice cooker

3. Cook on “White Rice / Normal”

4. Let rest 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork

5. Stir in butter if using

➡️ Result: fluffy, separate grains perfect for sauce absorption

2. Sear the Beef (Key to Tenderness)

1. Heat a large pan over high heat

2. Add butter and oil

3. Sear beef in batches, 30–40 seconds per batch

4. Lightly season with salt

5. Remove and set aside

⚠️ Do not overcook — the beef finishes in the sauce

3. Build the Flavor

1. In the same pan, fry mushrooms until deeply browned and moisture evaporates

2. Add shallots, cook until soft and golden

3. Add garlic, tomato paste, and paprika — cook 1 minute

4. Deglaze with Amontillado sherry

5. Reduce by about half

4. Create the Sauce

1. Add veal stock, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce

2. Simmer gently 10–15 minutes

3. Stir in crème fraîche and heavy cream

4. Season with salt, pepper, and optional sugar

5. Finish the Dish

1. Return beef to the pan

2. Remove from heat immediately

3. Cover and let rest 5 minutes

➡️ Beef stays juicy and tender, even for meal prep

🍽️ Serving & Meal-Prep Tips

• Serve with basmati rice on the side

• Garnish with chopped parsley or chives

• Keeps 4 days refrigerated

• Reheat gently (low heat or microwave at 60–70%)

🧰 Tools You’ll Need

• Large frying pan or sauté pan

• Medium saucepan or rice cooker (3 L+ capacity)

• Sharp chef’s knife

• Cutting board

• Measuring cups and spoons

• Wooden spoon or silicone spatula