This is an easy version of beef stroganoff that my family LOVES!

Strips of beef are smothered in a rich savory sauce with onions and mushrooms. Serve this stroganoff recipe over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

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Beef Stroganoff Is the Ultimate Comfort Food Because…

  • My method ensures the beef is so tender and packs in a lot of flavor.
  • Mushrooms and onions not only add flavor, but they stretch the meal further too!
  • Simple ingredients, balanced flavors, and quick preparation set this recipe above the rest.
  • This recipe is comforting and delicious!
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Beef Stroganoff Ingredients

  • Beef: This recipe quickly sears the beef to keep it juicy and tender. Ribeye has great fat and flavor, while sirloin is more affordable and still tender. You can also use leftover steak or beef tenderloin.
  • Onions/Mushrooms: Onions and mushrooms add a rich, rustic flavor. Cremini mushrooms are my first choice, but any kind will do—try portobello or button mushrooms.
  • Broth: Use beef broth or stock in this recipe. If using low-sodium you may need to add extra salt.
  • Sour Cream: Sour cream is traditional and turns the gravy into a creamy mushroom sauce. Replace it with full fat Greek yogurt to add protein and reduce calories.

How to Make Beef Stroganoff

This classic beef stroganoff recipe satisfies the hungriest of appetites!

  1. Sear the beef in seasoned flour and transfer to a plate (recipe below).
  2. Cook onion in butter and then add mushrooms and garlic.
  3. Stir in flour and remaining sauce ingredients and cook until thickened.
  4. Return beef to the skillet and cook until beef is heated through, then stir in the sour cream.

Serve with egg noodles, rice, or over mashed potatoes.

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Best Tips For Tender Beef Stroganoff

  • Brown the beef in small batches, if you add too much to the skillet it will steam instead of brown.
  • The beef is steak, so it can be a little bit pink inside.
  • For the best flavor, ‘deglaze’ the skillet in Step 6 by scraping up the yummy bits and stirring them into the sauce. You can use a splash of dry white wine if you’d like!
  • Thicken sauce by mixing a 1:1 ratio of cornstarch to water (this is called a slurry). Pour a little bit at a time while stirring the sauce in Step 6.

How to Store Beef Stroganoff

Store leftover beef stroganoff separate from the noodles in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze portions without the noodles for up to a month and thaw in the refrigerator.

Reheat on the stove or in the microwave, adding a little milk if needed.

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Beef Stroganoff

This beef stroganoff recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal with lots of tender beef and mushrooms in a delicious creamy sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
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Ingredients  

  • 1 ½ pounds sirloin steak or ribeye
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour divided
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced, white or cremini
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 14.5 ounces beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • egg noodles pasta, or mashed potatoes for serving

Instructions 

  • Pat the steak dry with a paper towel and cut it into ½-thick strips or 1-inch cubes.
  • Season the beef with seasoned salt and pepper, then toss with 1 tablespoon of flour. Shake off any excess flour.
  • In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef in small batches for about 1 minute on each side until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add butter and onion to the pan, cooking until the onion is softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and garlic, continuing to cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour to the mushroom mixture and cook for one minute.
  • Add the broth, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and let simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
  • Add the browned beef and any juices on the plate to the pot with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes or until the beef is heated through.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in sour cream. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve over egg noodles and garnish with parsley if desired.

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Notes

  • For the most flavorful dish, choose striploin or ribeye. Any variety of steak will work.
  • Brown the beef in small batches for the best browning. Do not cook it all the way through; it’s steak and can be a little bit pink inside.
  • For a thicker sauce, make a slurry with equal parts cornstarch and water (start with 1 ½ tablespoons each). Whisk it into the boiling sauce a bit at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Don’t boil the sour cream or it can curdle.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or the freezer for 4 months.
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 453 | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 761mg | Potassium: 1092mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 4.6mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 3.8mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Beef, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Russian
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  1. So yummy!
    I don’t have much luck cooking meat,but this turned out great. A fast & easy dinner.
    Thanks for sharing!5 stars

  2. Love how easy this is to make! I served it with mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus and it was a hit with everyone!5 stars

  3. . I made the Beef Stroganoff for dinner tonight and served it with Hawaiian bread. It was really delicious and easy to make. Thanks for the recipe.5 stars

  4. It has been years since I last made beef stroganoff, so when I saw this recipe I knew immediately it must be made for dinner in the near future. And tonight was that dinner. It. Was. DELICIOUS! Thank you for another great recipe. With fork in hand, I anxiously await the next. 5 stars

  5. This recipe was very tasty. I added a squirt of tomato paste just before broth and I used fresh thyme instead of dry as I had some in my garden. I will definitely make it again.5 stars

  6. Delicious for sure. But I cheated and sautéed the beef (I used a rib eye cut into cubes) in my pressure cooker to brown them; and then under pressure using the Meat icon cooked them for 10 minutes to make sure it was fall apart tender. Then added the rest of the ingredients and just cooked them in the pressure pot as you would using a regular Dutch over. as the recipe stated. I also served the beef over mashed potatoes as I didn’t have any noodles nor rice in the house. OMG – was this ever a great recipe. Can’t way to have it over noodles next time. Thanks for posting.5 stars

    1. Hello Kathi. You are welcome for the recipe. I am glad that you enjoyed it. Have a great day!

  7. Really great recipe! I just won’t put a half cup of sour cream in it, maybe a little less. It was too creamy for me but other than that I was great!!4 stars

  8. I made the steak in a crockpot. Followed directions starting with onions,garlic and mushrooms. So easy to make. Absolutely delicious sauce.5 stars

  9. My Stroganoff turned out fabulous using this recipe. My husband, not a musroom eater, was eating every morsel!! I’m 65 and I’m so tired of cooking the same thing’s. You put the fun back in the kitchen for me.
    Thank you.5 stars

  10. This was quick and easy and delicious. Next time I M going to add 4oz of cream cheese. I love it really creamy.5 stars

  11. I loved this recipe. I made it with strip steak which was on sale at a great price. It was so tender. The only thing I changed was switching dillweed for the thyme. We aren’t crazy about thyme. I also didn’t have beef broth so used French onion soup. I’ll definitely be saving this recipe.5 stars