Here’s a classic, rich, and creamy Beef Stroganoff recipe — tender beef, savory mushrooms, and a silky sour-cream sauce served over egg noodles or rice. Comfort food at its best!

🍽️ Beef Stroganoff (Classic, Creamy, Homemade)

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef sirloin or tenderloin, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ cup sour cream
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
• Cooked egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes for serving

🔥 Instructions

1. Sear the beef

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season beef lightly with salt & pepper.
3. Add beef in a single layer and sear quickly until JUST browned (don’t overcook).
4. Remove to a plate and set aside.

2. Cook the vegetables

1. In the same skillet, melt the butter.
2. Add onions and cook 3–4 minutes.
3. Add mushrooms and cook until browned and liquid evaporates.
4. Stir in garlic; cook 30 seconds.

3. Make the sauce

1. Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms/onions and stir to coat.
2. Add beef broth slowly while stirring.
3. Add Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard.
4. Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened slightly.

4. Finish with sour cream

1. Turn heat to low (don’t boil).
2. Stir in the sour cream until smooth.
3. Return the beef and any juices to the skillet.
4. Cook gently 1–2 minutes to warm through.

5. Serve

Serve hot over:

• Egg noodles (classic)
• Rice
• Mashed potatoes
• Cauliflower mash (low-carb)

Top with parsley if desired.

⭐ Tips for Perfect Stroganoff

• Use tender cuts: sirloin, tenderloin, or ribeye. Tough cuts get chewy.
• Don’t overcook beef — brown it quickly and add back at the end.
• Low heat for sour cream: high heat can curdle.
• Add a splash of white wine when sautéing mushrooms for extra flavor.

🍄 Variations

• Ground Beef Stroganoff (budget-friendly)
• Slow Cooker Stroganoff
• Creamy Chicken Stroganoff
• Mushroom Stroganoff (vegetarian)

Would you like one of these variations?