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beef stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff: The 15 Ultimate Steps for the Best Creamy Meal

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A rich and comforting classic made with tender beef, savory mushrooms, and a silky sour cream sauce—this beef stroganoff delivers deep flavor and creamy perfection in every bite.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs boneless sirloin or beef tenderloin, thinly sliced against the grain

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 cups beef broth

1 cup full-fat sour cream, room temperature

Cooked egg noodles, for serving

Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish

Instructions

1. Pat beef dry and toss with flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

2. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Add beef in batches and sear 1–2 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.

4. Add remaining butter to the skillet and sauté onions over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes.

5. Add mushrooms and cook 7–10 minutes until browned and moisture has evaporated.

6. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

7. Pour in beef broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan.

8. Whisk in Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer.

9. Simmer sauce for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

10. Reduce heat to low and return beef and juices to the skillet.

11. Warm beef gently for 2–3 minutes without boiling.

12. Remove skillet from heat. Temper sour cream with a few tablespoons of hot sauce.

13. Stir tempered sour cream into the skillet until smooth and creamy.

14. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

15. Serve immediately over egg noodles and garnish with parsley or dill.

Notes

Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness. Always add sour cream off the heat and temper it to prevent curdling. Do not overcrowd the pan when searing beef. Best served immediately.

  • Author: Jessica Lupone!
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Russian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 540
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg