Russian · easy · 35 min · serves 4
How to make beef stroganoff vegan
Short answer
Replace beef, sour cream, butter with seared mushrooms or seitan strips, cashew cream + lemon, vegan butter. The method is unchanged and takes about 35 minutes for 4 servings.
What makes the classic version non-vegan
- Beef
- Sour cream
- Butter
Swap table
| Instead of | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | Seared mushrooms or seitan strips | Brown in batches |
| Sour cream | Cashew cream + lemon | Add off the heat |
| Butter | Vegan butter | For the sear |
Method
- 1Sear mushrooms or seitan in batches until deeply browned; set aside.
- 2Soften onion in vegan butter, add paprika and Dijon.
- 3Deglaze with brandy or white wine, then add stock and simmer.
- 4Off the heat, stir in cashew cream and lemon juice.
- 5Return the mushrooms, season and serve over pasta or rice.
The one thing people get wrong
Add the cashew cream off the heat with lemon at the end so it stays fresh and tangy.
Frequently asked questions
- Can beef stroganoff be made vegan?
- Yes. Replace beef, sour cream, butter with seared mushrooms or seitan strips, cashew cream + lemon, vegan butter. The method stays essentially the same and takes about 35 minutes.
- What is the hardest part of veganizing beef stroganoff?
- Add the cashew cream off the heat with lemon at the end so it stays fresh and tangy.
- How long does vegan beef stroganoff take?
- About 35 minutes for 4 servings — a easy recipe.
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