Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Beef Stroganoff

Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Beef Stroganoff

This Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Beef Stroganoff is a creamy and savory recipe, which includes sirloin steak and mixed mushrooms. It’s a no-fuss take on the classic, ready in about 15 minutes.

Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Beef Stroganoff Ingredients

Rice

  • 1 mug (300g) of 10-minute wholegrain or basmati rice
  • ½ a bunch of fresh thyme
  • 200g baby spinach

Pickle

  • 2 small red onions
  • 1 handful of gherkins
  • 1 bunch of fresh flat-leaf parsley

Stroganoff

  • 300g mixed mushrooms
  • Olive oil
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 2 × 200g sirloin steaks, fat removed
  • 1 heaped tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 swig of brandy
  • 4 heaped tbsp fat-free natural yoghurt
  • 1 swig of semi-skimmed milk

How To Make Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Beef Stroganoff

  1. Cook The Rice: Add rice, boiling water, thyme, salt, and pepper to a pan. Cover with a lid and stir occasionally.
  2. Make The Pickle: Thinly slice onions and gherkins. Mix with parsley, a splash of gherkin vinegar, and salt. Scrunch well.
  3. Cook The Mushrooms: Tear or slice mushrooms, fry with olive oil and crushed garlic. Stir in two-thirds of the pickle.
  4. Prepare The Steak: Slice steak into 1cm strips. Toss with salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon zest.
  5. Sear The Steak: Cook steak in a single layer until golden. Remove mushrooms first if needed.
  6. Flambé The Brandy: Add brandy to steak, carefully light, and let flames subside.
  7. Finish The Sauce: Return mushrooms to the pan, stir in yoghurt and milk, and bring to a boil.
  8. Serve: Wilt spinach in the rice pan. Plate spinach, fluff rice on top, spoon over stroganoff, and top with remaining pickle.
Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Beef Stroganoff
Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Beef Stroganoff

Recipe Tips

  • Can I skip the brandy? Yes, you can omit it or use a splash of stock instead.
  • Is it necessary to flambé? No, it adds flavor but can be skipped for safety.
  • Can I use chicken instead of steak? Yes, chicken breast or thighs also work well.
  • How do I keep yoghurt from curdling? Add it off heat or after boiling has subsided.
  • What mushrooms are best? Use a mix—button, chestnut, or wild mushrooms for depth.

What To Serve With Beef Stroganoff

This dish is complete but can be paired with:

  • Crusty bread
  • Steamed green beans
  • Roasted potatoes
  • A crisp cucumber salad
  • Buttered noodles

How To Store Beef Stroganoff

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently to avoid curdling.
Freeze: Freeze the stroganoff (without rice) for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight and reheat slowly.

Beef Stroganoff Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 625 kcal per serving
  • Protein: 38g
  • Fat: 30g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Sugar: 8g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use sour cream instead of yoghurt?

Yes, but choose low-fat for a lighter result.

Is this dish gluten-free?

Yes, if you ensure the rice and yoghurt are gluten-free certified.

What’s the best way to slice steak for stroganoff?

Cut thinly across the grain to keep it tender.

Can I make it vegetarian?

Yes, double the mushrooms and omit the steak.

Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Beef Stroganoff

Course: DinnerCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Calories

625

kcal

A fast and flavorful stroganoff with tender sirloin, earthy mushrooms, and creamy yoghurt sauce served over herbed rice with wilted spinach.

Ingredients

  • 1 mug (300g) wholegrain or basmati rice

  • ½ bunch fresh thyme

  • 200g baby spinach

  • 2 small red onions

  • 1 handful gherkins

  • 1 bunch fresh parsley

  • 300g mixed mushrooms

  • Olive oil

  • 3 garlic cloves

  • 2 × 200g sirloin steaks, trimmed

  • 1 heaped tsp sweet paprika

  • 1 lemon

  • 1 swig brandy

  • 4 heaped tbsp fat-free natural yoghurt

  • 1 swig semi-skimmed milk

Directions

  • Cook rice with boiling water, thyme, salt, and cover.
  • Slice onions, gherkins, and mix with parsley and vinegar for pickle.
  • Cook mushrooms with garlic and add two-thirds of the pickle.
  • Slice steak, season with paprika and lemon zest.
  • Sear steak, add brandy, flambé if desired.
  • Return mushrooms, stir in yoghurt and milk, boil gently.
  • Wilt spinach in rice, then layer rice and spoon stroganoff on top.
  • Finish with remaining pickle and serve.

Notes

  • Slice steak thinly for quick, tender results
  • Use a mix of mushrooms for best flavor
  • Avoid overheating yoghurt to prevent curdling
  • Flambéing is optional—adds depth but can be skipped safely

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