Description
Old-Fashioned Beef Stroganoff is a heartwarming classic that combines tender beef, earthy mushrooms, and a creamy sauce to create a dish that’s perfect for chilly evenings. This recipe is not only simple to prepare but also versatile enough to serve over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes. With just a few key ingredients and straightforward steps, you can transform an ordinary weeknight into a cozy culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin, sliced thinly
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat recommended)
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp butter (for sautéing)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the beef sirloin against the grain into thin strips for tenderness. Chop the onion and slice the mushrooms.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add the beef strips and sear until browned on all sides (about 3 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add more butter if needed, then sauté onions and mushrooms until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce; simmer gently while scraping up any flavorful bits stuck to the pan.
- Return the beef to the skillet and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat, then fold in sour cream until fully blended.
- Serve over egg noodles or your choice of side, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup stroganoff (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg