Easy Beef Stroganoff
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds beef round
cut into strips
- 4 tablespoons flour
or more as needed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion
finely diced
- 1/2 pound mushrooms
sliced
- 1 can beef broth
10 oz
- 1/2 cup water
or more as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pot sour cream
8 oz
Directions
- 1
Prep beef:Toss beef strips in flour (add 1-2 extra tablespoons of flour for a thicker sauce).
- 2
Brown beef:Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef, 30-60 seconds per side (this cut of beef comes out tough if overcooked). Do not overcrowd the pan - work in batches if needed! Remove the browned beef to a plate, tent with aluminum foil and set aside.
- 3
Sauté vegetables:Add onion and mushrooms to the hot skillet and sauté until softened, adding more butter as needed.
- 4
Deglaze pan:Pour beef broth into the pan, scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet. Simmer until it has thickened into a gravy. Add more broth as needed to yield preferred thickness of sauce, and season with salt to taste.
- 5
Finish sauce:Stir meat back into the sauce and warm through. Stir a litte of the sauce into the sour cream (to warm it up so it doesn’t split!), then quickly stir it into the sauce in the pan. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Easy Beef Stroganoff
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About this Recipe
Craving that rich, creamy comfort of a classic beef stroganoff, but don't have hours to spare? This Easy Beef Stroganoff recipe delivers authentic flavor and incredibly tender beef in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for any weeknight family meal. You'll want to make this easy classic again and again!What makes this stroganoff truly stand out is its foolproof method for perfectly tender beef. By searing the beef strips for just a short amount of time, you avoid the common pitfall of tough, chewy meat, ensuring every bite is meltingly soft. This simple yet crucial technique, paired with a creamy, savory sauce, transforms simple ingredients into a quick comfort food revelation.Prepare for a deeply satisfying and hearty meal that brings warmth to your table. You'll enjoy strips of wonderfully tender beef round, nestled in a velvety, flavorful sauce brimming with savory sliced mushrooms and sweet diced onions. The rich, tangy notes from the sour cream perfectly balance the robust beef broth, creating a classic taste that feels both familiar and indulgent. This comforting dish is surprisingly straightforward to prepare, making it a reliable favorite for busy evenings.While classic with egg noodles, this stroganoff is also fantastic served over creamy mashed potatoes, rice, or even crusty bread to soak up every drop of that incredible sauce. For a slightly different flavor profile, you could experiment with different types of mushrooms.This Easy Beef Stroganoff is the quintessential weeknight comfort meal, perfect for family dinners or a cozy evening in. Serve it generously over your favorite wide egg noodles or a mound of fluffy mashed potatoes for a complete and utterly satisfying dish that everyone will love.