Description
Hearty beef stroganoff delights palates with rich, creamy sauce and tender meat melding classic Russian flavors. Comfort cuisine arrives quickly, promising delicious satisfaction for hungry diners seeking a timeless culinary embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) beef sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup heavy cream (or whole milk for a lighter version)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Cooking and Aromatic Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
- 1 cup beef broth
Garnish and Accompaniments:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) egg noodles (or mashed potatoes/rice)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Extra sour cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Coat sliced beef with seasoned flour mixture, ensuring even coverage and light dusting.
- Create a golden sear on beef in a preheated skillet with butter and olive oil, working in batches to prevent overcrowding and achieve rich caramelization.
- Transfer browned beef to a separate plate, preserving the flavorful meat juices.
- Within the same skillet, gently sauté onions and mushrooms until they become translucent and tender, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Introduce minced garlic and quickly toast to enhance its robust flavor profile.
- Deglaze the pan with beef broth, incorporating Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard to capture the delectable browned bits from the skillet’s surface.
- Allow the liquid to gently reduce and concentrate flavors, creating a harmonious sauce base.
- Reduce heat and incorporate sour cream, heavy cream, and paprika, whisking until the mixture transforms into a velvety, smooth consistency.
- Reintroduce the seared beef to the creamy sauce, allowing it to simmer and meld flavors while slightly thickening.
- Simultaneously prepare egg noodles according to package guidelines, optionally tossing with butter for added richness.
- Plate the stroganoff atop noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice, creating an inviting presentation.
- Embellish with fresh parsley and an optional dollop of sour cream for a final touch of elegance.
Notes
- Tenderize beef by slicing against the grain to ensure maximum softness and easier chewing.
- Pat beef dry before flouring to help create a better golden-brown sear and prevent steaming.
- Use high-quality beef like sirloin or tenderloin for the most tender and flavorful results.
- Choose full-fat sour cream and heavy cream for a richer, more luxurious sauce texture.
- Swap egg noodles with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for a low-carb, gluten-free alternative.
- Add a splash of white wine during deglazing for extra depth and complexity in the sauce.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting cream and simmering time – longer simmer means thicker sauce.
- Enhance umami flavor with a small amount of mushroom powder or additional Worcestershire sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg