Description
A classic Old Fashioned Beef Stroganoff featuring tender beef strips, savory mushrooms, caramelized onions, and a creamy sour cream sauce served over traditional egg noodles. Ready in under 30 minutes, this comforting Russian-inspired dish is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or cozy special meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Protein
- 1 lb beef sirloin or tenderloin, sliced into thin strips
Vegetables
- 8 oz fresh button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Liquids and Sauces
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- ½ cup sour cream
Thickening Agents
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Fats and Oils
- 1 tablespoon butter (plus extra as needed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus extra as needed)
Carbohydrate Base
- 12 oz egg noodles
Seasonings and Garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Slice your beef into thin strips for quick cooking and tender bites. Pat the slices dry to ensure a great sear, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the Beef: Heat a mix of butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly sear the beef strips in batches without overcrowding, cooking just until browned but still juicy inside. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: In the same pan, add a little more butter if needed and sauté finely chopped onions and garlic until soft and fragrant. Toss in the sliced mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and become golden-brown.
- Make the Sauce: Sprinkle flour over the cooked vegetables and stir to incorporate evenly. Slowly add beef broth while stirring constantly, allowing the sauce to thicken and become silky. Reduce the heat to low to prevent curdling.
- Finish with Sour Cream and Beef: Stir in sour cream gently until fully combined into a smooth sauce, then return the seared beef to the pan. Let everything simmer together for a couple of minutes to meld the flavors without boiling.
- Cook the Noodles: Meanwhile, cook egg noodles according to package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside, ready for plating.
- Serve It Up: Plate the egg noodles, spoon the rich beef stroganoff sauce over the top, and garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of color and freshness.
Notes
- Choose tender cuts like sirloin or tenderloin for best results.
- Cook beef in batches to avoid overcrowding and achieve a nice sear.
- Add sour cream only after reducing heat to prevent curdling.
- Use fresh mushrooms for deeper umami flavor.
- Let the dish rest off the heat for a minute before serving to allow flavors to settle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg