{"id":29939,"date":"2020-02-21T12:50:14","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T17:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/?p=29939"},"modified":"2023-12-31T12:06:28","modified_gmt":"2023-12-31T17:06:28","slug":"creamy-mushroom-stroganoff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/creamy-mushroom-stroganoff","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff - flavoursome cremini (baby bella mushrooms) in a delicious rich creamy stroganoff sauce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vegetarian Stroganoff<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There isn't a better recipe to use up some delicious baby bella mushrooms and even the non-vegetarians, will dig into a bowl of this yummy dish without a single complaint. It's packed with flavour and feels decadent and creamy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This yummy Beef stroganoff<\/a><\/strong> is probably one of my favourites recipes, but I like to throw in quite a few meat-free days or meals into my week. So a mushroom stroganoff seemed perfect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

and when I say mushrooms, boy does this recipe contain a whole load of mushrooms - 680g to be exact, so make sure you have a pretty decent sized deep frying pan when you make this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This recipe does contain Worcestershire Sauce, but I use a vegetarian-friendly variety. So either omit or you can get this Biona Organic Worcestershire Sauce<\/a><\/strong> on Amazon which is vegan-friendly. (As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Types of Mushrooms for Stroganoff<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might be thinking, does it even matter, surely I can use just any ole mushrooms? But the short answer is: No!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I highly recommend using brown cremini (baby portobello) or chestnut mushrooms (UK). Regular white mushrooms or cheaper varieties of mushrooms that most supermarkets sell will sometimes result in a muddy and not very pleasant coloured sauce. Been there and done that - lesson learnt!!. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cremini (baby bella) mushrooms have a much nicer flavour too they are just the perfect mushroom for this stroganoff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Traditional Stroganoff<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is slightly different from a traditional stroganoff. Firstly I don't use butter, sour cream or any alcohol, but that's not to say it doesn't taste good. You can probably find 1001 (or more) variations on a stroganoff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My version is using the flavours we like, to get that creamy sauce without butter or sour cream, I use cream cheese. It works perfectly and makes the sauce feel decadent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More commonly too, stroganoff is usually served over egg noodles (pasta) but I prefer mine over rice, there really isn't a right or wrong, just go for what you like or prefer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I use Quark in Stroganoff?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A question I get asked often when I use cream cheese in a recipe, is \"can I use Quark?\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many recipes, you will notice I don't recommend it, mainly because of its more sour tasting than creamy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But in this recipe, if you wish to use it then feel free. My only suggestion is to make sure you take the stroganoff off the heat when you stir it in and don't heat any further once the quark is added. Quark is not good with really hot temperatures and will split and ruin your sauce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be aware that if you do use quark, the sauce is not going to taste creamy. So the cream cheese is worth it if you want that yummy creamy sauce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sides for Stroganoff?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may be wondering what to serve this with. Pasta is a popular choice as is rice, you can even go for this Best Ever Mashed Potatoes.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for vegetable sides, I don't go for any additional sides, as the whole recipe is made up of vegetables pretty much. But any kind of steamed, sauted or roasted greens will pair well with this Mushroom Stroganoff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n