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Beef Stroganoff: The Ultimate Guide to a Classic Comfort Food


  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Tender beef sirloin and savory mushrooms simmered in a rich, creamy sauce, served over egg noodles. A classic comfort food!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1.5 lbs Beef Sirloin, cut into thin strips against the grain
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 large Onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz Cremini Mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Beef Broth
  • 1/2 cup Dry Sherry (or Dry White Wine)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • Egg Noodles, cooked according to package directions, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beef: Slice beef sirloin into thin strips against the grain. Season generously with salt and pepper. Toss with flour until lightly coated.
  2. Sauté Aromatics and Mushrooms: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sauté onion until softened and translucent (5-7 minutes). Add mushrooms and cook until softened and browned (5-7 minutes). Add garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds). Remove onion and mushroom mixture from skillet and set aside.
  3. Sear the Beef: Add floured beef strips to the same skillet in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until nicely browned. Remove seared beef and set aside with the onion and mushroom mixture.
  4. Make the Stroganoff Sauce: Pour beef broth into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a simmer and reduce slightly (5 minutes). Add dry sherry (or dry white wine). Stir in Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened slightly.
  5. Combine and Finish: Return seared beef and onion/mushroom mixture to the skillet with the sauce. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until beef is cooked through and tender. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream and fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Serve: Serve beef stroganoff over cooked egg noodles. Garnish with extra fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • Cutting the beef against the grain is crucial for tenderness. Freezing the beef for 20-30 minutes before slicing can make it easier.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing the beef or cooking the mushrooms. Cook in batches if necessary.
  • Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat before stirring in the sour cream to prevent curdling.
  • Serve over egg noodles, rice, mashed potatoes, or toast.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes