Updated on December 27th, 2023
Beef stroganoff is a Russian dish consisting of sautéed pieces of beef in a delicious sour cream sauce. If you are familiar with beef stroganoff you probably already know it’s been around for a very long time. I found this recipe on the net a while ago and all I have got to say is this is got to be the best beef stroganoff…EVER. Haha yes, it really is that good! I prefer my beef stroganoff with steak but you can use ground beef as a great substitute. The cream of mushroom soup and the sour cream combination give the sauce an amazing flavor that I just can’t stop eating it. Another highlight of this recipe is that you could have it on the table in about 30 minutes. If you have never tried beef stroganoff before or if you are looking for some of the best beef stroganoffs don’t be afraid to give this recipe a try. Enjoy.
Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb top sirloin steak sliced in thin strips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 lb brown mushrooms thickly sliced
- 1/2 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 clove of garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp green onion for garnishing
Instructions
- Turn on the flame to medium and place a dutch oven or a thick-bottomed deep pan over it.
- Add 2 tbsp olive oil, wait for it to get very hot and then add the thinly cut beef strips in one single layer without overcrowding them in the pan.
- Let them sear over high heat without stirring them. Use a pair of tongs to turn them and cook until the beef is brown and the red color of the meat vanishes.
- It will take just about a minute or two to sear the beef. Take it out in a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Now add 2 tbsp butter in the pan and to it add the chopped onion and sliced mushrooms.
- Sauté for about 6-7 minutes or till the liquid from them has evaporated and onions and mushrooms lightly browned and soft.
- Add 1 minced garlic clove and sauté for a minute till you get the aroma of garlic. Add 1 tbsp flour and sauté another minute.
- Pour in 1 cup of beef broth and with your spatula scrape any bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Now add 3/4 cup of whipping cream and simmer for two minutes or until till the stroganoff is thickened.
- Take a few tablespoons of the sauce from the pan and add it into 1/4 cup of sour cream to temper. Doing this will keep the sour cream from curdling. Now add this cream to the pan and keep whisking the sauce.
- Now add 1 tbsp Worcestershire, 1/2 tsp dijon mustard and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. You can adjust the level of salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Wait for 10 seconds and then add the seared beef with any juices that it has left in the pot. Let the sauce bubble gently or till the beef has heated to the temperature of the sauce and then turn off the flame.
Notes
- Beef stroganoff tastes best with steamed white rice, egg noodles, creamy mashed potatoes, braised red cabbage, garlic bread and steamed beans or broccoli.
- For your stroganoff to turn out great make sure the beef is from the top sirloin, beef tenderloin, boneless rib-eye steak or filet mignon tips.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 604Total Fat: 48gSaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 179mgSodium: 700mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 35g
oh bless. you gotta love beef stroganoff. one of the most comforting dishes ever.
i knew there was a reason for me to hang on to this can of cream of mushroom soup! i haven’t had stroganoff in years, and i have no good excuse for that. how does it feel to be an inspiration? 🙂
diva – hah yes, I love beef stroganoff… it is definitly great!
grace – It feels great to be an inspiration :D. Before I cooked this I hadn’t had beef stroganoff in awhile myself, it brought back the greatness. Put that can of cream of mushroom soup to good use and let me know how it turns out.
I like Beef Stroganoff, but my wife isn’t necessarily a fan, but she actually liked this one and it was pretty quick and easy to put together. Thank you for sharing.
Craig – I’m glad you and your wife enjoyed it! Many more great recipes to come.
I cant wait to make this. i’m never any good at this recipe but you make it look so easy.
I can’t believe I’ve waited so long to make such an easy dish that my kids will actually like (it was a fave of mine when I was a kid) They’ll be impressed that I can actually ‘cook’ something not out of a freezer bag or box!
I’ve been making this for years – its one of my sons favorites! To make it even easier I buy sliced beef at the deli counter then just cut it into strips- I also add a couple of dashes of Lea & Perrins and a good shot of ketchup – lol and its so true – a GREAT comfort food that the whole family likes! To give it an even more “home made” feel instead of canned mushrooms I use the presliced fresh mushrooms from the produce section they cook just as fast and looks like you did alot more work!
mmm i love stroganoff. what makes it even better though, is instead of noodles, using rice (not instant though! hehe)
Can I use mushrooms not from the can
Yvonne – Yes you can, even better!
very good! Made this tonight and the hubby loved it! I used fresh mushrooms and drained the meat a little after it was done cooking. turned out great!
Omg!.this is why I love cooking for my family!..there are not enough hours in the day to get everything done and still be able to serve a delicious meal sometimes…BUT let me tell you, this is one recipe that will stay on my meal calendar! Thanks so much!