Description
This Simple Beef Stroganoff recipe delivers tender slices of beef sirloin cooked with mushrooms, onions, and a savory sauce enriched with sour cream. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a classic comfort food perfect for a hearty weeknight meal, served over egg noodles or rice and garnished with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
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Beef and Cooking Fats
- 1 pound beef sirloin or tenderloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Serving
- 8 ounces egg noodles or rice, cooked
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear the beef: Heat 1 tablespoon butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the thinly sliced beef with salt and black pepper, then add to the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes until nicely browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the onions: In the same skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 2 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Cook garlic and mushrooms: Stir in the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and browned, approximately 5 minutes.
- Add liquids and spices: Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and sprinkle in the paprika. Stir everything together to combine the flavors.
- Simmer with beef: Return the seared beef to the skillet. Reduce the heat slightly and let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Finish the sauce: Lower the heat further and stir in the sour cream carefully to avoid curdling. If a thicker sauce is desired, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry and stir it in. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve: Spoon the beef stroganoff over cooked egg noodles or rice. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For best results, slice the beef thinly across the grain to ensure tenderness.
- If you prefer a gluten-free version, substitute the Worcestershire sauce for a gluten-free variety and serve over rice instead of egg noodles.
- Do not boil the sauce after adding sour cream to prevent curdling.
- Cornstarch is optional but helps achieve a thicker, creamier sauce.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright finish but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Russian
