Description
Hearty beef stroganoff whisks home cooks straight into comforting Russian cuisine with rich, creamy sauce and tender meat. Delicate egg noodles perfectly complement succulent beef, creating a classic dinner that brings warmth and satisfaction to hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (0.45 kg) beef sirloin or tenderloin, thinly sliced
Carbohydrates:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) egg noodles
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of salted water and cook egg noodles until al dente, typically 6-8 minutes. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Pat beef dry with paper towels to ensure proper searing. Heat skillet to high temperature with olive oil until smoking.
- Quickly sear beef pieces in batches, creating a rich golden-brown crust. Transfer meat to a separate plate, preserving the caramelized exterior.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium. Sauté chopped onions, sliced mushrooms, and minced garlic until vegetables release moisture and turn translucent.
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste and create a light roux.
- Pour beef broth gradually, whisking to prevent lumps. Incorporate sour cream and Dijon mustard, creating a creamy, smooth sauce.
- Simmer sauce for 3-4 minutes until it reaches a velvety consistency, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Reintroduce seared beef into the sauce, allowing meat to warm through and absorb flavors. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.
- Gently fold cooked egg noodles into the beef mixture, ensuring even coating. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- Achieve tender beef by patting meat dry before searing and using high heat to create a beautiful golden-brown crust.
- Prevent sauce from separating by adding sour cream off direct heat and stirring gently to maintain smooth, creamy consistency.
- For gluten-free option, replace wheat flour with cornstarch or arrowroot powder as a thickening agent.
- Enhance flavor depth by using mushroom varieties like cremini or shiitake instead of standard white mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg