Beef Stroganoff
Classic Russian-American beef stroganoff — tender beef strips in a creamy mushroom sauce over egg noodles. Comfort food classic. The trick is not overcooking the beef.
Prep Time
21 min
Cook Time
30 min
Servings
6
Calories
563 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Beef600 g
- Mushrooms1 ½
- Cream¾ cup
- Onion1 ½ medium
- Salt1 ½ tsp
- Black Pepper¾ tsp
- Cooking Oil1 ½
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Beef600 g
- Mushrooms1.5
- Cream0.75 cup
- Onion1.5 medium
- Salt1.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.75 tsp
- Cooking Oil1.5
Instructions
- 1
Slice 1.5 lb of beef sirloin or tenderloin against the grain into thin strips. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over high heat. Sear the beef in batches (don't crowd) for 60 seconds per side. Remove.
- 3
Lower heat to medium. Add another 2 tablespoons butter. Sauté 1 chopped onion 4 minutes. Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms, cook 6 minutes until browned. Add 3 minced garlic cloves, cook 1 minute.
- 4
Sprinkle 3 tablespoons flour over vegetables, cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in 2 cups beef broth and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard. Bring to a simmer; cook 3 minutes until thickened.
- 5
Reduce heat to low. Stir in 1 cup sour cream and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire. Return the beef and any juices. Heat through (don't boil — sour cream curdles).
- 6
Serve over cooked egg noodles. Top with chopped fresh parsley or dill. Best with crusty bread or roasted vegetables on the side.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Sear beef briefly. Long cooking makes it tough.
- 2.Brown the mushrooms. Umami depth.
- 3.Don't boil after sour cream. Curdles.
- 4.Slice beef against the grain. Tender.
🔬 Why It Works
Beef stroganoff succeeds when the beef is briefly seared (tender) and the sauce is properly built (sautéed aromatics + roux + broth + sour cream off heat). The combination of tender beef, savory mushroom sauce, and tangy sour cream creates the classic comfort food.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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