Turkey Breast Beef Stroganoff
Main Dishes • Russian
Description
Replacing beef tenderloin with turkey breast in the classic beef stroganoff recipe may seem like a barbaric move at first glance. In reality, the suitability of meat for stroganoff depends on just three characteristics: the absence of pronounced sinews, the ability to cook evenly, and an appealing appearance when cut into small pieces. Turkey meets all these requirements: it has a uniform texture without tough bits, behaves predictably when stewed, and looks attractive even in a pale sour cream sauce. You can enhance the flavor by adding a simple sauté of carrots and onions. If that's not enough, a splash of soy sauce or a bit of mustard can elevate the dish further. An amazing effect can also come from just one white mushroom sautéed with the carrots and onions.
Ingredients
- Chicken fillet 20 oz
- Onion 1 head
- Carrot 1 piece
- Water 25 fl oz
- Sour Cream 5 oz
- Passata Tomato Sauce 0 oz
- Wheat Flour 2 spoons
- Parsley to taste
- Salt to taste
- Ground Black Pepper to taste
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
First, slice the turkey breast into pieces about 1 cm thick across the grain, then cut them into strips.
Step 2
Season with salt and pepper, then coat all sides in flour.
Step 3
Heat sunflower oil in a large skillet and sauté the turkey in batches, making sure the pieces are in a single layer, until golden brown.
Step 4
Transfer the turkey to a saucepan, adding enough water to cover the meat by 2–3 cm. Bring to a boil and simmer on the lowest heat for about 40 minutes.
Step 5
Meanwhile, prepare the sautéed mixture. Finely chop the onion and grate the carrot on a coarse grater.
Step 6
Sauté the onion and carrot in sunflower oil until soft and golden.
Step 7
Add tomato paste and sour cream, and simmer for 4–5 minutes.
Step 8
Add the sautéed mixture to the pot with the turkey, add a bay leaf, and cook for another 15-20 minutes. The sauce should thicken, and the meat should become very tender. If the sauce is not thick enough, add another teaspoon of flour mixed with water. At the end, sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Step 9
Serve with mashed potatoes or rice.
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