Made with just 10 simple ingredients, it’s an easy entrée for the holidays or to enjoy any time you’re craving comfort on a plate. Let’s make stroganoff!
What Is Stroganoff?
Stroganoff is a dish originating in Russia that’s traditionally made with sautéed beef with a sauce containing sour cream. The first recipe is believed to have been published in 1871, and since then, many variations have been created. Stroganoff is now enjoyed throughout the world, including in the United States, Sweden, Finland, Japan, and beyond! Versions popular in the US today often contain beef, mushrooms, onions, and sour cream, and are served over noodles or rice. Our version skips the beef and swaps out the sour cream, keeping it plant-based and dairy-free but still creamy and full of flavor!
How to Make Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff
If there’s one thing we hope you remember from this post, it’s to follow the directions closely for cutting and cooking the mushrooms. Why? No one wants soggy, rubbery mushrooms! We thinly slice some of the mushrooms for a classic stroganoff feel but finely chop the remaining ones and add them after browning the sliced ones. Cutting and cooking the mushrooms in batches this way encourages caramelization and best texture! More tips to prevent soggy, rubbery mushrooms:
Wipe them clean with a damp kitchen towel instead of cleaning them under running water. Avoid salting the mushrooms because this draws out more moisture, causing them to steam instead of browning. If you want to make a larger batch, we recommend cooking each batch in a separate pan because overcrowding the pan results in too much moisture. It’s okay to cook all the noodles in one pan, though!
Now that we’ve primed you with a toolkit for perfectly cooked mushrooms, let’s talk about the other delicious components of this dish! Onion sautéed in vegan butter or olive oil creates a savory base, while garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper add flavor. Cornstarch or flour is the thickener, cashew cream is a simple pantry staple replacement for the sour cream, and Dijon mustard adds a classic stroganoff touch. All that’s left is choosing what you want to serve it over. Noodles are our favorite, rice is delicious, and cauliflower rice would work for a grain-free option! We hope you LOVE this mushroom stroganoff! It’s:CreamyRichHeartyCaramelizedComforting& SO delicious! It’s perfect for the next time you’re craving something super savory and classic but also new and different! We plan on eating this dish ALL year round!
What To Serve with Stroganoff
Feeling more veggies? This stroganoff will pair beautifully with our Kale, Lentil & Roasted Beet Salad, Perfect Roasted Asparagus, Perfect Roasted Eggplant (Tender, Caramelized), or Easy Ratatouille (Versatile, 1 Pot!). Want more veggies and fiber? Top with our Best Vegan Meatballs. In a carb mood? Pair it with Instant Pot Potatoes (Fast, Tender, Buttery!) or Crispy Cajun Baked Fries (Oil-Free!).
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