Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Classic Beef Stroganoff with tender strips of beef and mushrooms in an indulgent creamy Stroganoff sauce, served over noodles. Don’t be intimidated by the name because this is an easy, one-pan, 30-minute recipe!

We love one pot beef dinners like our filet mignon, beef stir fry, or beef stew. If you haven’t tried beef stroganoff, you are in for a treat!

There are 2 critical factors for beef stroganoff: (1) quick searing of high quality beef and (2) the right proportions of sauce ingredients for a balanced sauce that makes the beef really shine.

This recipe relies on a quick sear (1 minute per side) so a high quality, tender steak is critical for best results. A poor quality steak will be chewy and tough. My old Russian Cookbook (circa 1990) recommends a filet mignon but it also works very well with:

Although this recipe calls for a high quality steak, stroganoff sauce has humble ingredients that produce rich and memorable flavor. The original sauce has been modified as it has traveled the world. Some have added wine (like this slow cooker stroganoff) and a variety of seasonings, but the base of a good stroganoff sauce is simple:

beef stroganoff recipe

Classic Beef Stroganoff

beef stroganoff recipe

With succulent chunks of beef coated in a luscious creamy sauce and served over a bed of egg noodles, it’s no wonder Classic Beef Stroganoff is such a hit. Want to make it from scratch without any fuss? This Classic Beef Stroganoff recipe can be made in well under an hour, with only 20 minutes of hands-on cooking time. You’ll want to add it to your weekly dinner rotation!

Prep: 20min

Total: 38min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 435 , Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 1 , Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, servingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 620 mg

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin steak, 1/2 inch thick
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (2 1/2 cups)
  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-ounce carton)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 3 cups hot cooked egg noodles

Instruction:

  1. Cut beef across grain into about 1 1/2×1/2-inch strips.
  2. Cook mushrooms, onions and garlic in butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender; remove from skillet.
  3. Cook beef in same skillet until brown. Stir in 1 cup of the broth, the salt and Worcestershire sauce. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  4. Stir remaining 1/2 cup broth into flour; stir into beef mixture. Add onion mixture; heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in sour cream; heat until hot (do not boil). Serve over noodles.

Beef Stroganoff Recipe

beef stroganoff recipe

Classic Beef Stroganoff with tender strips of beef in an indulgent creamy mushroom sauce, served over noodles.

Prep: 15min

Total: 30min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 689 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 38 g, Saturated Fat 18 g, Cholesterol 198 mg, Sodium 608 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb top sirloin steak (thinly sliced into strips*)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 lb brown mushrooms (thickly sliced)
  • 1 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp green onion (to garnish)
  • 8-12 oz egg noodles (to serve)

Instruction:

  1. Place a large deep pan or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 Tbsp oil and once oil is very hot, add thinly sliced beef strips in a single layer, cooking 1 minute per side without stirring. Cook until just browned and no longer red. Sear beef in 2 batches so you don’t overcrowd the pan. Remove beef to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  2. Add 2 Tbsp butter, chopped onion and sliced mushrooms. Sautee 6-8 minutes or until liquid has evaporated and onions and mushrooms are soft and lightly browned.
  3. Add 1 minced garlic clove and sautee 1 minute until fragrant. Add 1 Tbsp flour and sautee another minute stirring constantly.
  4. Pour in 1 cups beef broth, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pan then add 3/4 cup whipping cream and simmer another 1 to 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  5. Stir a few Tablespoons of the sauce into 1/4 cup of sour cream to temper it so the sour cream doesn’t curdle then add it to the pan while stirring constantly.
  6. Stir in 1 Tbsp Worcestershire, 1/2 tsp dijon mustard, and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, or season to taste and continue simmering until sauce is creamy. Add beef with any accumulated juices back to the pan and bring just to a simmer or until beef is heated through.

30-Minute Beef Stroganoff

beef stroganoff recipe

This classic beef stroganoff recipe is made with the most delicious garlicky creamy mushroom sauce and can be ready to go in just 30 minutes! Feel free to serve over any kind of noodles, rice, or polenta.

Prep: 5min

Total: 30min

Yield: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound uncooked wide egg noodles
  • 1/4 cup butter, divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds thinly-sliced steak (I recommend flank steak)
  • fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
  • 1 small white onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 pound sliced mushrooms (I used a mix of button and baby bella mushrooms)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine*
  • 1 1/2 cups beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or light sour cream
  • chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instruction:

  1. Cook egg noodles in a large stockpot of generously-salted water until they are al dente, according to package instructions, then drain. (For optimal timing, I recommend adding the egg noodles to the boiling water at the same time that you begin Step 4, listed below.)
  2. Meanwhile, as your pasta water is coming to a boil, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the steak in a single layer, seasoned with a few generous pinches of salt and pepper, and let it cook undisturbed for about 3 minutes to get a good sear. Flip the steak, and cook on the other side until browned, another 2-3 minutes. Then remove steak from pan with a slotted spoon, transfer to a clean plate, and set aside. (If your pan is not big enough to fit all of the steak in a single layer, cook half of the steak in 1 tablespoon of butter. Then repeat with a second batch.)
  3. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the sauté pan. Once it has melted, add the onions and sauté for about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the mushrooms are cooked and the onions are soft. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Then add the white wine and deglaze the pan by using your cooking spoon to scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Let the mixture cook down for an additional 3 minutes.
  4. While the wine cooks down, whisk together the beef stock, Worcestershire sauce and flour until smooth in a separate bowl. Pour the beef stock mixture into the sauté pan, stir to combine, then let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the Greek yogurt (or sour cream) and cooked steak until combined. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  5. Serve warm over egg noodles, garnished with a sprinkle of parsley and an extra twist of black pepper, if desired.

The Best Beef Stroganoff

beef stroganoff recipe

We used a marbled, tender piece of ribeye as the star of this comfort food classic. Two kinds of mushrooms are cooked until crispy to add an extra element of flavor. The whole dish is brought together with a rich, tangy sauce made with sour cream and Dijon and served over egg noodles.

Total: 0 45min0

Yield: 4 servings

Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 4 servings, calories 936, Fat 57g, Saturated Fat 25g, Carbohydrate 67g, Fiber 6g, Sugar 7g, Protein 38g, Cholesterol 197mg, Sodium 1229mg

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ribeye steak, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 2-by-1/2-inch strips
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 8 ounces white button mushrooms, quartered
  • 7 ounces shiitakes, caps sliced (stems removed and discarded)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth or beef stock
  • 10 ounces medium or wide egg noodles
  • 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives, plus more for serving

Instruction:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Season the beef with 1 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, untouched, until starting to turn brown in some spots, about 1 minute. Use tongs to flip the pieces and continue cooking until deep golden brown but still undercooked in the center, about 1 minute (the beef will finish cooking in the sauce). Transfer the beef to a bowl and return the skillet to the stovetop on medium-high.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet. Add the onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally to scrape up the browned bits in the pan, until the onions are softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons butter, the button mushrooms, shiitakes and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally scraping up any browned bits, until the mushrooms have released some liquid and are starting to crisp up, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the wine and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir until incorporated. Fold in the sour cream, Dijon, Worcestershire sauce and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Pour in the beef broth and stir until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, while the sauce reduces, cook the egg noodles according to the package directions for al dente. Drain and toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the chopped parsley and chives.
  6. Fold the beef and any accumulated juices from the bowl into the sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is cooked through but still slightly pink on the inside, about 1 minute.
  7. Divide the noodles between 4 bowls and top with the sauce and beef. Sprinkle with more chives, if desired.

Easy Classic Beef Stroganoff Recipe – Natasha’s Kitchen

FAQ

What is the sauce in beef stroganoff made of?

What is stroganoff sauce made of? Stroganoff sauce is a sour cream gravy made with beef broth that’s thickened with flour. It’s flavoured with mustard and has mushrooms in it. I love the pale brown creamy colour against the deep golden brown seared beef!

How to make a soft beef stroganoff?

Key moments
  1. start off by using a scotch fillet or a rib eye. 0:32. …
  2. marinate this in some soy sauce. 0:54. …
  3. pour some soy sauce over the top. 1:23. …
  4. get some oil into a really hot pan. 2:04. …
  5. cook the sauce in the same pan. …
  6. finish cooking in the sauce. …
  7. sear and get a nice sort of beautiful golden color. …
  8. toss those shallots through.

What cut of beef is used in beef stroganoff?

Scotch fillet (aka boneless rib eye)

As the most tender of steaks, you’ll want to splurge on this one. The boneless ribeye will create a succulent beef stroganoff with the marbling making it flavoursome. The fat content is what keeps this beef mouthwatering and will result in high levels of tenderness.

What is a substitute for Worcestershire sauce in beef stroganoff?

We always recommend sticking with the original recipe, as that will produce the best results. However, soy sauce is a 1:1 substitute, and the closest and most recommended substitute for Worcestershire sauce.

What is the best way to thicken beef stroganoff?

Pour flour-water mixture into saucepan with beef mixture. This will thicken very quickly! Add sour cream and stir until mixture is smooth. If too runny, add more flour-water mixture and if too thick, add more sour cream.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

Leave a Comment