Description
This easy Beef Stroganoff with Mushrooms recipe is a comforting classic that features tender strips of beef and earthy mushrooms in a rich creamy sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and can be served over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes for a hearty family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Mushrooms
- 1 lb tender beef strips (sirloin or ribeye), sliced thinly against the grain
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (cremini or button), sliced
Aromatics
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive oil)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Slice your beef into thin strips against the grain to ensure tenderness, then season lightly with salt and pepper. This simple step lets the natural flavor of the beef shine through in the final dish.
- Sauté the Mushrooms and Onions: In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat, then add sliced mushrooms and chopped onions. Cook them until golden and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes, creating a savory base for your stroganoff.
- Cook the Beef: Add the beef strips to the skillet and brown them just until cooked through—be careful not to overcook as the beef will continue to cook when combined with the sauce.
- Make the Sauce: Sprinkle flour over the beef, mushrooms, and onions to thicken the sauce. Gradually stir in beef broth, allowing it to simmer until it thickens. Then, reduce the heat and gently mix in sour cream for that signature creamy texture.
- Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and paprika. Remove from heat and serve immediately over your choice of egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Use high-quality beef: Tender, well-marbled cuts will keep the stroganoff juicy and flavorful.
- Don’t skip resting: Let beef rest a few minutes off the heat to lock in juices.
- Cook mushrooms separately: For extra flavor, sauté mushrooms until they release their moisture and turn golden before adding other ingredients.
- Temperature matters: Add sour cream off the heat to prevent curdling and ensure a silky sauce.
- Thickness control: Adjust the amount of flour and broth to get your perfect sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg