Name: Paprika and Thyme Finnish Sautéed Reindeer with Mashed Potatoes and Lingonberry Jam
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Norwegian
Ingredients: 1 kg reindeer steak; 2 tbsp olive oil; 200 g onion; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tsp thyme; salt and pepper to taste; 400 g potatoes; 50 g butter; 200 ml milk; 100 g lingonberry jam; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp thyme

Enhances the dish with smoky paprika and aromatic thyme for a rich, savory depth.

Method

Before searing reindeer steaks, mix paprika with oil. 1: In the same pan, after sautéing onions, add thyme.
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Sear reindeer steaks until browned on all sides, then set aside.
In the same pan, sauté onions until softened, add thyme.
Deglaze with red wine, simmer until reduced, add butter, and season.
While the reindeer cooks, peel and boil potatoes until tender.
Mash potatoes with butter and milk until smooth.
Serve reindeer with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam.