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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.

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.

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