Classic Beef Stroganoff is a rich and creamy comfort dish with tender strips of beef, savory mushrooms, and a luscious sour cream sauce — all served over buttery noodles or rice. 🍄🥩🍝
It’s hearty, cozy, and timeless!
🕒 Time: 30–40 minutes
🍽 Serves: 4
🌟 Ingredients:
For the Beef and Sauce:
- 500g beef sirloin or tenderloin (thinly sliced into strips)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp flour (optional, for light coating)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
For Serving:
- Buttered egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice
🔪 Instructions:
- Prep the Beef:
- Season beef strips with salt and pepper.
- Optional: Lightly toss in flour for extra thickness.
- Sear the Beef:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over high heat.
- Sear beef strips quickly (about 1–2 minutes per side).
- Remove from pan and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, lower heat to medium.
- Add remaining butter.
- Sauté onions and mushrooms until softened and golden (about 5–6 minutes).
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Make the Sauce:
- Stir in beef broth, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Finish the Dish:
- Lower heat to very low (so sour cream won’t curdle).
- Stir in sour cream until smooth.
- Return beef to the skillet and stir gently to coat.
- Serve:
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately over buttered egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.
🍽️ Perfect Side Ideas:
- Steamed green beans
- Simple garden salad
- Roasted asparagus
💡 Tips:
- Don’t overcook the beef — a quick sear keeps it juicy and tender! 🔥
- Room temperature sour cream helps prevent curdling. 🥛
- Add a splash of white wine with the beef broth for extra flavor! 🍷
Classic Beef Stroganoff = creamy sauce, tender beef, and cozy vibes every time. 🥩🍄✨
Would you also like a slow-cooker version for a set-it-and-forget-it dinner? 🍲🔔
