Classic Beef Stroganoff features tender, thinly sliced beef seared quickly and folded into a creamy mushroom and sour-cream sauce. Quick to prepare, it’s a comforting weeknight meal served best over egg noodles or rice.
1poundsteaksirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin, trimmed of fat and thinly sliced against the grain
1/2teaspoonsalt
1tablespoonolive oil
1tablespoonbutter
Sauce:
2tablespoonsbutter
1mediumyellow oniondiced
12ouncesbutton mushroomsor cremini/chestnut, sliced or halved
1clovegarlicminced
2tablespoonsall-purpose flour
2cupsbeef broth
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauceoptional
1tablespoonDijon mustard
1/2cupsour creamor Greek yogurt
Instructions
Gather all ingredients and have your skillet and cutting board ready.
For the Beef:
Pat the steak dry, remove any remaining fat, then slice very thinly across the grain into roughly 1/5-inch strips; cut long pieces in half. Sprinkle with the salt.
Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high. In batches to avoid crowding, sear the beef strips in a single layer about 30 seconds per side until browned; transfer the browned strips to a plate and reserve any juices.
For the Sauce:
Lower the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons butter to the same skillet. Sauté the diced onion until it softens and turns translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add the mushrooms and cook until they begin to soften and release liquid, about 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook another 30 seconds until aromatic.
Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture, stir well, and cook briefly for about 30 seconds to remove the raw flour taste.
Pour in the beef broth, scraping the pan to release browned bits. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium, and let the sauce thicken for about 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
Whisk in the Worcestershire sauce (if using), Dijon mustard, and sour cream until the sauce is smooth. Keep the heat low so the sour cream blends without curdling.
Finish:
Return the seared beef and any juices to the skillet, toss to coat in the sauce, and simmer for 1 minute to heat through. Remove from heat and serve over egg noodles or rice; garnish with chopped parsley or chives.