🥩 Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is a classic comfort dish featuring tender strips of beef in a creamy mushroom sauce, traditionally served over egg noodles. The dish originated in Russia in the 19th century and has since become popular worldwide.
🍽 Classic Beef Stroganoff (Serves 4)
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin or tenderloin, thinly sliced
- Salt and black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 8 oz egg noodles
- Fresh parsley (optional garnish)
👩‍🍳 Instructions
- Cook noodles:
Boil egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. - Sear the beef:
Season beef with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and quickly sear beef 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside (don’t overcook). - Cook vegetables:
In the same pan, sauté onion and mushrooms until softened and lightly browned (5–7 minutes). Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. - Make the sauce:
Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for 1 minute. Gradually add beef broth, stirring to prevent lumps. Stir in Dijon and Worcestershire. Simmer until slightly thickened. - Finish with sour cream:
Reduce heat to low. Stir in sour cream until smooth (do not boil). Return beef to the skillet and heat gently for 2–3 minutes. - Serve:
Spoon over egg noodles and garnish with parsley.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Creamier version: Add a splash of heavy cream along with sour cream.
- Slow cooker option: Cook beef, onions, mushrooms, and broth on low 6–8 hours; stir in sour cream at the end.
- Ground beef shortcut: Use ground beef for a quicker, budget-friendly version.
- Extra flavor: A splash of white wine when sautéing mushrooms adds depth.
Rich, creamy, and comforting—perfect for a cozy dinner.
If you’d like, I can also give you a 30-minute weeknight version or a slow-cooker creamy Stroganoff recipe.
