Jamie Oliver's Beef Stroganoff

OtherBeefIntermediate25 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 4 fillet steaks (6 oz / 175g each)
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 red onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 2 sprig fresh thyme leaves
  • 4 0.4 oz oyster mushrooms
  • 4 0.2 oz shiitake mushrooms
  • 3 tbsp brandy
  • 8 0.5 fl oz fresh soured cream
  • 1 gherkin, chopped
  • 1 tsp sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dust the steaks with flour and smoked paprika on both sides.

  2. 2

    Heat a large pan with half the olive oil and butter. When the butter is foaming, sear the steaks 2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove to a plate and set aside.

  3. 3

    Add the remaining oil and butter to the pan. Gently fry the onion, garlic, thyme and mushrooms for 4 minutes until softened.

  4. 4

    Add brandy to the pan and simmer for 3 minutes, letting the alcohol cook off.

  5. 5

    Add the soured cream and chopped gherkin. Return the steaks to the pan. Heat through and season with salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Slice each steak thinly and spoon the sauce over. Serve with rice and green beans.