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Easy beef stroganoff recipe with tender beef, mushrooms, creamy sauce, and egg noodles

Easy Beef Stroganoff Recipe

A comforting easy beef stroganoff recipe made with tender beef, mushrooms, creamy sauce, and egg noodles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and Seasonings
  • 1½ pounds sirloin steak or beef stew meat thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Vegetables and Aromatics
  • 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
  • 8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Creamy Stroganoff Sauce
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
For Serving
  • 12 ounces wide egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • Extra black pepper optional

Method
 

  1. Pat the beef dry and slice it into thin, even pieces. Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef for about 2–3 minutes per side, working in batches if necessary. Transfer to a clean plate.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Cook the onion and mushrooms for about 5–7 minutes, until softened and lightly golden.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
  5. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir for about 1 minute.
  6. Slowly add the beef broth while stirring. Add Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning.
  7. Simmer the sauce gently for 3–5 minutes, until it begins to thicken.
  8. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the sour cream and heavy cream. Do not let the sauce boil.
  9. Return the browned beef and its juices to the skillet. Simmer gently for another 2–3 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through.
  10. Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Drain well.
  11. Serve the creamy beef stroganoff over the warm egg noodles and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Slice beef thinly and against the grain when possible.
  • Cook beef in batches to encourage proper browning.
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet.
  • Cook mushrooms until their excess moisture has evaporated.
  • Keep the sauce at a gentle temperature after adding dairy.
  • Avoid boiling the sour cream and heavy cream.
  • Food Safety:
    For whole cuts of beef, cook to a minimum internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and allow the meat to rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.