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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.

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.
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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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Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified techniques, Holly helps busy home cooks create delicious meals that always work. She is also the author of “Everyday Comfort,” which promises to inspire even more hearty, home-cooked meals.
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  1. Really, really great, but I added some tomato paste and sherry- well, and
    a pinch of garlic powder– and I think it’s the best stroggie I’ve ever made!!! I really love your recipes!!4 stars

  2. I made this and it was delicious. However, the prep time was far longer than presented. I bought ribeye steak, which had to be trimmed and cut into the strips/cubes. Then, you have to dice an onion, and mince a clove of garlic. There are 10 ingredients that have to be measured out, and that takes some time. Rather than coat each chunk of meat with the flour mixture, I would make a bigger mixture, put it in a plastic bag and shake the whole thing. Then, brown more pieces carefully. There is way too much time spent on the coating and browning process. Also, I found the ribeye a little chewy, but flavorful. Maybe experiment a little.4 stars

    1. Hi Linda, you will want to use the amount of boullion (and water) as listed on the package as it takes to make 14.5 ounces of beef broth.

  3. I was looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, and this fit the bill. Very flavorful was served over noodles. Delicious!5 stars

  4. An outstanding recipe with delicious results. Each time I’ve used some rare prime rib or sirloin (leftovers) along with some raw. I choose to serve over noodles. Every time it’s delicious! I’ve made it 3 times so far with outstanding results each time. This will continue to be part of my rotation whenever I have the appropriate ingredients on hand. super easy and delicious!5 stars

  5. when do you add Season all salt? nothing was said about that in cooking directions. my bf said it lacked flavor.

  6. I have made the Salisbury steak and the beef stroganoff! The only thing I did differently was substituted very lean ribeye steak for the meat in both dishes and they both were very tender and delicious! I usually use ground chuck but the ribeye substitution was for a special dinner! You have got to try! Amazing!!

  7. Excellent recipe. I use leftover roast beef from my roast but follow this recipe. Blows peoples mind how good it is. Love it. Thanks.5 stars

  8. This is by far the BEST beef stroganoff recipe I’ve ever tried. And that says a lot, considering how much I love to cook. I used a top sirloin steak and followed all of your helpful suggestions, paying close attention to not overcooking the meat – I literally seared each side of the steak strips for only one minute, so they were still pink inside. The meat turned out SUPER TENDER because of that! Best advice ever!5 stars

  9. oMG! This was delicious and quick to make. I’m adding it to my meal rotations. you coulld easily do leftover steak or roast with it. I used my cast iron skillet, and I cooked the egg noodles in beef broth.

  10. Let’s just say that there was not a peep at dinner – even from the picky eater. I didn’t have dijon, but it was still totally delicious and even so as leftovers. We added double the meat to stretch it for a few days worth of meals and it worked out a-ok.5 stars

  11. I made this the other night and I have to say it’s one of the easiest best tasting stroganoff I ever had! I would recommend this any day5 stars

    1. I thought it was only me… Or that I did something wrong. I felt like there was something missing flavorwise. I tried adding a bit of sherry and that still left me wanting a bit of pizzaz. I tried to add more mustard, still lacking that kick of taste. I think if it was made with ground beef it may have been better.2 stars

  12. So good! I had leftover steak so I sliced it up, incorporated dehydrated mushrooms and garlic, and instead of sour cream I used half a can of creamy mushroom soup and some cream (I didn’t have sour cream). The spices off of the steak made this perfect!5 stars