Description
Authentic Classic Beef Stroganoff is a cozy, creamy beef and mushroom skillet that feels like a hug in a bowl, with tender seared beef in a silky sour cream sauce piled high over buttery noodles for an easy dinner that still tastes restaurant-special. If you’re scrolling through breakfast ideas, quick breakfast options, or healthy snack food ideas but really craving satisfying dinner ideas and an easy recipe that feeds the whole family, this comforting stroganoff is exactly what you want on the table.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin or tenderloin, thinly sliced into strips
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup sour cream, full-fat
8 ounces wide egg noodles, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
1 tablespoon butter (for tossing with noodles, optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the egg noodles.
2. Pat the beef strips dry with paper towels and season all over with kosher salt and black pepper.
3. In a large heavy skillet, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat.
4. Working in batches, sear the beef strips until browned on the outside but still slightly pink in the center, about 1–2 minutes per side. Transfer the browned beef to a plate and set aside.
5. Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the same skillet.
6. Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 5–7 minutes.
7. Stir in the sliced mushrooms with a pinch of salt and cook until they release their juices and turn browned and tender, about 6–8 minutes.
8. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
9. Sprinkle the flour over the onion and mushroom mixture and stir to coat; cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
10. Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
11. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer; cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
12. While the sauce simmers, cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente, then drain. Toss the hot noodles with 1 tablespoon butter and a pinch of salt, if desired.
13. Reduce the skillet heat to low. Stir the sour cream into the sauce until completely smooth and creamy; do not let the sauce boil.
14. Return the seared beef and any accumulated juices to the skillet, stirring to coat the beef in the sauce. Warm gently for 2–3 minutes, just until heated through.
15. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
16. Serve the beef stroganoff spooned over the buttered egg noodles and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
Slice the beef against the grain into thin strips so it stays tender even after searing and warming in the sauce.
Take your time browning the onions and mushrooms; that golden color builds deep flavor into the gravy.
Keep the heat low once the sour cream is added—gentle warming prevents the sauce from curdling and keeps it silky and smooth.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 37
- Cholesterol: 145
Keywords: beef stroganoff, classic beef dinner, creamy beef and noodles, weeknight dinner, comfort food