Beef Stroganoff

How to make Beef Stroganoff?

Start by boiling your egg noodles according to the package instructions and draining well. Meanwhile, add a little butter to a Dutch Oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook until browned on both sides. Work in batches, so you don’t crowd the pot. Remove to a plate and add a little more butter to the pan. Add the onions and mushrooms and cook for a few minutes or until the mushrooms brown.

Then, reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, cooking for another minute. Sprinkle in the flour. Stirring constantly, cook for another couple of minutes.

A pot full of browned beef. The same pot with mushrooms and stroganoff sauce.

Now, slowly stir in the beef broth. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream. Add the cooked noodles and beef and simmer over a gentle heat to warm everything. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

The beef is added back to the pot with the mushrooms and stroganoff sauce. The same pot with the sour cream stirred into the mixture.

Recipe Tips

  • I love Amish Egg Noodles and use them in this recipe often. They are a little thicker and have a rich flavor. Be sure to get the extra-wide noodles. Of course, any short pasta will work well with this recipe.
  • Save 1/2 cup of the pasta water to thin the sauce if it gets too thick.
  • If available, get Cremini Mushrooms, as I find that they add a little more of a deep savory flavor. However, if not available, you can substitute white button mushrooms.
  • My favorite cut of beef for this recipe is the petite shoulder. If unavailable, you can substitute ribeye steak, beef tenderloin, sirloin steak, flank steak, or even ground beef. Beef stew is not a good choice for this recipe since it is best cooked low and slow.

This easy Beef Stroganoff recipe is a mixture of tender seared beef, sweet onions, mushrooms, and fresh minced garlic in a creamy stroganoff sauce that has been lightly seasoned with parsley.  It is traditionally served with egg noodles; however, it is equally delicious over mashed potatoes or rice.

Storage and Reheat

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power, stirring several times or on the stovetop over low heat.

To freeze this dish, remove the portion to freeze before adding the sour cream. Cool completely, add the contents to a freezer-safe container, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power or on the stovetop over low heat. Once warmed, stir in the sour cream.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ lbs thinly sliced beef steak I use petite shoulder
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 12 ounces cremini mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  •  cup sour cream
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Chopped Fresh Parsley

Instructions

    • Boil egg noodles according to package instructions and drain well.
    • Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon butter to a Dutch Oven or large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add the steak and cook until browned on both sides. Work in batches so you don’t crowd the pot. Remove to a plate and cover to keep warm. Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the pan with the other fat. Add the onions and mushrooms and cook over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes or until the onions are soft and the mushrooms are browned.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, cooking for 1 minute. Sprinkle in the flour. Stirring constantly, cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Slowly stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.  Simmer for about 10 minutes or until thickened.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.  Add the cooked noodles and cooked beef back to the pot and simmer over gentle heat to warm everything for 1-2 minutes.  Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
This family friendly Beef Stroganoff Recipe combines tender browned bites of steak with onions, garlic, mushrooms and egg noodles in a rich creamy lightly seasoned beef sauce that has a touch of mustard and sour cream in it.

Notes

  • I love Amish Egg Noodles and use them in this recipe often  They are a little thicker with a rich flavor.  Be sure to get the extra wide noodles. Of course, any short pasta will work well with this recipe.
  • Save 1/2 cup of the pasta water to thin the sauce if it gets too thick.
  • If available, get Cremini Mushrooms, as I find that they add a little more of a deep savory flavor.  However, if not available, you can substitute white button mushrooms
  • My favorite cut of beef for this recipe is petite shoulder. If that is not available, ribeye steak, beef tenderloin, sirloin steak, flank steak, or even ground beef can be substituted. Beef stew is not a good choice for this recipe since it is best cooked low and slow.
  • This particular recipe does not call for a lot of seasonings, but a good helping of freshly ground black pepper and a little salt is a necessity.
  • This Beef Stroganoff Recipe is best served promptly so the noodles do not overcook and the sauce maintains a good consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 954mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 4mg

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