Classic Beef Stroganoff
A comforting and hearty dish combining tender beef strips in a creamy mushroom sauce served over egg noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Russian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin or tenderloin, sliced into thin strips
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook the egg noodles until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef strips with salt and pepper. Add the beef to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture, stirring well to combine. Gradually pour in beef broth, stirring constantly. Bring to a simmer, let cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in sour cream and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Return seared beef to the skillet and heat through for another 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve over egg noodles and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt. Experiment with different mushrooms for varied flavors.