Brazil’s version of stroganoff is creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet. It’s made with ketchup, heavy cream, and sometimes even a splash of brandy. Traditionally served with white rice and crispy shoestring potatoes, this twist is unexpected but seriously comforting.
Brazilian Beef Stroganoff
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Ingredients
1 lb sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
¼ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ cup heavy cream (or table cream)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooked white rice, for serving
Shoestring potatoes, for topping
Optional: 1 tablespoon brandy or cognac
Directions
- Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef strips and sear quickly in batches. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until soft. Add garlic and mushrooms; cook until browned.
- Stir in ketchup, mustard, and optional brandy. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and return beef to the skillet. Stir to coat and cook 2–3 minutes more.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve over white rice and top with crispy shoestring potatoes.
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