Classic Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Classic Beef Stroganoff features tender beef strips in creamy mushroom sauce with Dijon tang over buttered egg noodles. This Russian comfort serves 6 in 40 minutes delivering velvety richness.

Why This Recipe Works

High-heat searing locks beef juices creating fond for sauce depth. Mushrooms release umami liquid thickening naturally. Sour cream finishes silky without curdling when tempered. Dijon mustard cuts richness balancing sweet onions. Wide noodles cling perfectly to gravy.

Ingredients & Prep

1½ lbs beef sirloin thinly sliced, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp butter, 1 onion sliced thin, 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced, 3 garlic cloves minced, 2 tbsp flour, 1½ cups beef broth, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, ¾ cup sour cream, 2 tsp Worcestershire, salt pepper, parsley egg noodles.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pat beef dry season salt pepper. Heat oil skillet smoking high sear beef 2 minutes undisturbed golden. Remove reserve. Melt butter medium add onions mushrooms cook 8 minutes golden. Add garlic 1 minute. Sprinkle flour stir 2 minutes. Deglaze broth scraping bits. Simmer 10 minutes thick. Stir Dijon Worcestershire. Temper sour cream with hot broth whisk smooth. Return beef low heat 3 minutes pink gone. Serve over noodles parsley sprinkle.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Refrigerate airtight 3 days. Freeze sauce only 2 months noodles separate. Reheat gentle low sauce doesn’t break.

FAQs

Sauce greasy? Skim fat after mushrooms cook. Beef tough? Slice against grain ultra-thin freeze 20 minutes slicing. Sour cream curdle? Always temper hot liquid first.

Conclusion

Classic Beef Stroganoff delivers old-world elegance through stovetop simplicity creamy, savory, timeless comfort.

Classic Beef Stroganoff Recipe

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Classic Beef Stroganoff features tender beef strips in silky sour cream sauce with golden mushrooms and caramelized onions. Traditional Russian comfort food perfect for cozy dinners and Pinterest retro recipe boards that showcase timeless elegance.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Russian
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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• Beef & Vegetables:
• 1.5 lbs beef sirloin (thinly sliced against grain)
• 8 oz cremini mushrooms (thick sliced)
• 1 large yellow onion (thinly sliced)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
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• Sauce:
• 1½ cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sour cream (full fat)
• ⅓ cup dry white wine (optional)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt & black pepper
• Fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

• 1. Pat beef dry. Season generously salt/pepper. Heat 1 tbsp oil + 1 tbsp butter in large skillet over high heat.
• 2. Sear beef in 2 batches 1-2 mins until browned. Remove to plate.
• 3. Reduce heat medium. Melt 1 tbsp butter. Sauté onions 5 mins until golden. Add mushrooms, cook 7 mins until browned and moisture evaporates.
• 4. Add garlic, flour, paprika 1 min until fragrant. Deglaze with white wine, scraping browned bits.
• 5. Gradually whisk in beef broth, Worcestershire, Dijon. Simmer 5 mins until thickened.
• 6. Reduce heat low. Stir in sour cream until smooth. Return beef + juices. Warm 2 mins (don’t boil).
• 7. Season taste. Serve over buttered egg noodles. Garnish parsley.

Notes

• Slice beef paper-thin against grain for tenderness.
• Sear hot/fast – overcrowding = steaming.
• Full-fat sour cream = authentic velvety sauce.
• Low heat final addition prevents curdling.
• Wine optional but adds depth. Vermouth works too.
• Leftovers = flavor jackpot Day 2.
• Substitute Greek yogurt if sour cream unavailable.
• Traditional sides: buttered noodles, mashed potatoes, rice.
• Make ahead: sauce only, add beef fresh.
• Serves 4-6 generously. Dinner party classic.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cup
• Calories: 485
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 780mg
• Fat: 32g
• Saturated Fat: 15g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14g
• Trans Fat: 0.5g
• Carbohydrates: 12g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 36g
• Cholesterol: 125mg

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