Beef Stroganoff: A Classic Comfort Food

Beef stroganoff is a classic comfort food. This dish is made with thinly sliced beef, mushrooms, onions, and sour cream, all cooked in a rich and flavorful sauce. I serve this Beef stroganoff recipe typically over egg noodles, but it can also be served over rice or mashed potatoes.

This recipe for beef stroganoff is easy to follow and produces a delicious and satisfying dish. The key to making a great beef stroganoff is to use high-quality ingredients and to sear the beef until it is browned and flavorful. The mushrooms and onions should also be cooked until they are soft and tender. The sour cream should be added at the end of cooking so that it does not curdle.

Beef stroganoff is a great dish to make for a special occasion or for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to make for a potluck or a gathering of friends. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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Ingredients for Beef Stroganoff Recipe:

• 1 ½ lbs top sirloin steak, thinly sliced
• 3 cups beef stock
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 12-oz egg noodles
• ¾ cups sour cream
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp butter
• 3 tsp salt
• 2 tsp black pepper

How to Make Beef Stroganoff

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to the package directions. Drain the noodles and set aside.

Season the beef with salt and pepper.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook in batches until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.

Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the flour to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

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1. Gradually whisk in the beef stock until the sauce is smooth. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
2. Return the beef to the skillet and add the Worcestershire sauce, sour cream, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
3. Serve the beef stroganoff over the cooked egg noodles.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of water.
• To make the beef stroganoff ahead of time, cook the beef and mushrooms as directed. Add the sour cream and Worcestershire sauce just before serving.
• Beef stroganoff can also be made in the slow cooker. Simply brown the beef and mushrooms in a skillet and then add them to the slow cooker with the remaining ingredients. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the beef is tender.

Serving suggestions:

• Serve beef stroganoff with a side of rice, mashed potatoes, or a green salad.
• Garnish with chopped parsley or chives.

Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Recipe by Soul Food Cooking

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

2

hours 

28

minutes

Ingredients

• 1- ½ lbs Top Sirloin Steak

• 3 Cups Beef Stock

• 3 Tbsps Olive Oil

• ¼ Cup All-purpose Flour

• 12-oz Egg Noodles

• ¾ Cups Sour Cream

• 8 oz Mushrooms

• 1 med. Onion

• 2 Tbsps Worcestershire Sauce

• 1 Tbsp Butter

• 3 tsps Salt

• 2 tsps Black Pepper

Directions

• Add a teaspoon of salt to a pot of water then bring to a boil.
• Add the egg noodles to the boiling water and cook for 8 minutes stirring occasionally.
• After 8 minutes turn off the heat then using a colander, rinse your noodles under cold water then set them aside until later.
• Generously season the steak with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
• Add your olive oil to the pan then bring your pan to medium high temperature.
• Cook the steak in small batches making sure to achieve a nice sear on each side.
• After you have cooked all the steak, set them aside until later.
• In the same pan melt your butter then saute the onions for 3 minutes.
• Next add the mushrooms and continue to saute for an additional 3 minutes.
• To make the gravy, add the flour then the beef stock and bring to light simmer.
• Return the steak to the pan then add the Worcestershire sauce and the remaining salt and pepper and mix well.
• Add the sour cream and mix well then simmer for an additional 10 minutes then it is ready to serve.

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