Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbchuck or sirloin steak
fat trimmed and sliced into ¼-inch-thick strips
- 2 tspkosher salt
divided
- 2 tbspextra-virgin olive oil
- 4 tbspunsalted butter
- 1 mediumyellow onion
diced
- 1 lbwhite or cremini mushrooms
sliced
- 2 clovesgarlic
minced
- ¼ cflour
- 2 cbeef stock
- 1 tbspminced fresh thyme
- ¼ tspfreshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tbspworcestershire sauce
- ½ csour cream
- 1 tbspdijon mustard
- cooked pasta or mashed potatoes
for serving
- fresh parsley
finely chopped, for serving, optional
Directions
- 1
Season the beef pieces all over with 1½ teaspoons of the salt.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Working in small batches, add the beef and cook, undisturbed, until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining beef, adding remaining olive oil as needed.
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once the butter has melted, add the onion and mushrooms and cook until the onion softens and the mushrooms are starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, for 1 more minute.
- 4
Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Slowly pour in the beef broth and stir until fully incorporated. Add the thyme, remaining ½ teaspoon salt and pepper and simmer, stirring often, until the mixture is starting to thicken, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, sour cream and Dijon mustard, until the sauce is combined. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. Return the meat to the skillet and toss until fully coated.
- 5
Serve over pasta of your choice or mashed potatoes and sprinkle with parsley, if using.
Beef Stroganoff Recipe
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About this Recipe
Craving that deeply comforting, classic taste of home on a crisp evening? Our easy Beef Stroganoff recipe brings together tender beef and a rich, creamy mushroom sauce, promising a deeply satisfying dinner that your family will adore, especially as a warming fall or winter meal.
What makes this stroganoff truly special is how beautifully the tender, lean strips of beef meld with the savory, earthy mushrooms. The velvety sauce, enriched with beef stock, a touch of Dijon, and Worcestershire, creates a harmonious blend of flavors that's both sophisticated and incredibly comforting.
Prepare for a symphony of textures and tastes: incredibly tender beef nestled in a luxurious, creamy sauce studded with perfectly cooked mushrooms and sweet caramelized onions. Each bite offers a savory depth, a subtle tang, and a rich mouthfeel that defines truly exceptional comfort food. This recipe is wonderfully accessible for home cooks, coming together from start to finish in approximately 40 minutes total, with just 10 minutes of active prep and 30 minutes of cooking time. Each hearty serving delivers 433 calories of pure, nostalgic satisfaction.
You have flexibility with your protein: while chuck or sirloin steak are excellent choices, you could explore other cuts suitable for quick searing and braising. For an extra layer of flavor, consider incorporating a splash of dry red wine when deglazing the pan before adding the beef stock. Feel free to adjust the amount of sour cream to your preferred creaminess level, always stirring it in at the very end to prevent curdling.
This creamy Beef Stroganoff is the quintessential dish for cozy fall dinners, festive winter gatherings, or any night you need a comforting, substantial meal. Serve it generously over your favorite cooked pasta, like egg noodles, or spoon it atop a mound of fluffy mashed potatoes. A sprinkle of fresh, finely chopped parsley not only adds a vibrant pop of color but also a fresh herbal note that brightens the entire dish.