🥩🍄 Classic Beef Stroganoff – Creamy, Comforting, and Full of Flavor!
Beef Stroganoff is a rich and cozy dish with tender strips of beef, sautéed mushrooms, and a creamy, savory sauce — all traditionally served over egg noodles or mashed potatoes. It’s the kind of meal that warms you from the inside out.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
(Serves 4)
🥩 For the beef:
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1 lb (450g) beef sirloin or tenderloin, thinly sliced into strips
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp flour (optional, for slight thickening)
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1 tbsp oil + 1 tbsp butter, for sautéing
🍄 For the sauce:
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1 tbsp butter
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
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1 cup beef broth
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for lighter version)
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Sear the beef:
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Season beef strips with salt, pepper, and a light dusting of flour (optional).
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil + butter, then quickly sear the beef in batches until browned.
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Remove and set aside (don’t overcook — you want it juicy!).
2. Cook the veggies:
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In the same pan, melt butter, then sauté onion and garlic until soft.
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Add mushrooms and cook until they release their juices and turn golden.
3. Make the sauce:
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Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Stir and simmer 5–7 minutes.
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Lower the heat and stir in the sour cream until the sauce is creamy and smooth (don’t boil it!).
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Add beef back in and warm through for a couple minutes.
4. Serve:
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Spoon over noodles, mash, or rice.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and a little cracked pepper.
Notes
✔️ Use stroganoff cut beef or even ground beef for a quick version
✔️ Add a splash of white wine or brandy to the sauce for extra depth
✔️ Make it extra creamy with a touch of cream cheese or heavy cream