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Beef Stroganoff – make this classic dish right in your kitchen with just a few ingredients and only 20 minutes from start to finish. Comfort food at it’s best!

This classic dish is very easy to make, just like my Mushroom Chicken Alfredo and Spaghetti alla Carbonara.

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Beef stroganoff is quite a special dish for us. It’s was my Hubby’s favorite thing to cook before we met and he is the one who taught me how to make it! It’s one of our favorite dishes and we always make it together. Over the years, we perfected it and learned a few tricks that help. We are about to show you how to make the best beef stroganoff right in your kitchen and in just 20 minutes!

Ingredients Needed (your shopping list):

  • olive oil
  • 1.5 lbs beef sirloin
  • baby Bella mushrooms
  • onion
  • garlic
  • butter
  • beef stock
  • salt and pepper
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • all-purpose flour
  • sour cream
  • wide egg noodles

Instructions

  • Season beef with salt and pepper and stir to coat.
  • Add beef to hot skillet and cook for 1 minute on both sides. Remove onto a plate.
  • To the same skillet, add onion slices, garlic and mushrooms. Stir and cook.
  • Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir in until there is no flour visible.
  • Drizzle in the beef stock and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until combined.
  • In the meantime, in a stockpot bring water to boil. Add salt and noodles. Cook until done. Drain, set aside and keep warm.
  • When the vegetable sauce is thick, add back cooked beef and stir in. Add sour cream and stir until combined and the sauce is creamy.
  • Serve sauce over noodles. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley.

Can I make this dish ahead of time?

If you need to make it ahead of time, I suggest making the beef with sauce and store in a fridge. Cook the noodles just before serving. Noodles do not refrigerate well.

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What cut of beef is best for this dish?

For this recipe, I used boneless beef sirloin and cut it into thin strips. You can also use beef tenderloin or beef rib eye.

What is stroganoff sauce made of?

The stroganoff sauce is made with meat juices, beef stock and sour cream. It should be creamy and flavorful.

Variations:

  • ground beef: use 1 lb of ground beef in place of sirloin
  • gluten-free: use gluten-free noodles and use cornstarch instead of flour; make sure the Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free
  • slow cooker: cook browned meat in the slow cooker on HIGH for 4 hours, then add sour cream and noodles.

How to lighten up this dish?

To make this dish even lighter, use cornstarch in place of flour (use only 2 Tablespoons) and Greek yogurt in place of sour cream. Beef stroganoff is at the top of our pure comfort foods list and we want you to love it too!

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Beef Stroganoff
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Make this classic dish right in your kitchen with just a few ingredients and only 20 minutes from start to finish. Comfort food at it's best!

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef stroganoff
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 203 kcal
Author: Anna
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 and 1/2 lbs beef sirloin cut into 1/4" thick pieces
  • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms washed and sliced
  • 1 cup sliced onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 and 1/2 cup beef stock
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 12 oz wide egg noodles
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Instructions
  1. Preheat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season beef with salt and pepper and stir to coat.
  3. Add beef to hot skillet and cook for 1 minute on both sides. Remove onto a plate.
  4. To the same skillet, add onion slices, garlic and mushrooms. Stir and cook for about 1 minute. Add butter and cook, stirring often, until the onions are translucent.
  5. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir in until there is no flour visible. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. Drizzle in the beef stock and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until combined. Simmer on low until thick, about 10 to 12 minutes.

  7. In the meantime, in a stock pot bring water to boil. Add salt and noodles. Cook until done, about 7 minutes. Drain, set aside and keep warm.

  8. When vegetable sauce is thick, add back cooked beef and stir in. Add sour cream and stir until combined and the sauce is creamy. Remove from heat.
  9. Serve sauce over noodles. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley.

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Recipe Notes
  1. Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate.
Nutrition Facts
Beef Stroganoff
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 453mg20%
Potassium 420mg12%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 355IU7%
Vitamin C 4.8mg6%
Calcium 63mg6%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe was originally published on February 22nd, 2016 and updated on October 17th, 2019.

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  1. Skeezix says

    Sounds good. I usually add a little stoneground mustard and a splash of cognac for additional flavor. I also find it much easier to brown the meat to medium-rare before slicing it (I often use a ribeye or strip steak). I let it rest while cooking the remainder of the dish, then slice it crosswise about 1/2″ thick and fold it in with the rest of the ingredients, giving it a minute or two to rewarm. The meat stays juicy and tender and doesn’t become overcooked. It will lose most of its pinkness after you add it back into the pan, but it doesn’t discolor the sauce.

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  2. Anne says

    This took a little longer than 20 minutes (more like 40). Also, it would be helpful to arrange ingredients in the order they are added to the recipe. Thanks.

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  3. Laura says

    Made this tonight and it was delicious. Served with asparugus and iced tea. Will absolutly make again. It’s a keeper.

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  4. TahoeMama says

    Made this last night for dinner. Turned out delicious, but was a little soupy. I think next time I’ll start with just 8oz of broth instead of the full 12oz and add more as needed. Great flavor. Next time I want to try this on baked potatoes and add some broccoli. Also adding this recipe to my camping supplies.

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  6. Terri Irvin says

    I love noodles with chopped green scallions, chopped peanut pieces and chopped carrots in a peanut sauce with chilies.

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  12. Denise L says

    My favorite noodle dish is beef & noodles in mushroom gravy. It’s really close to this recipe minus the yogurt/sour cream.

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  13. Betty C says

    I love just about anything with noodles but chicken noodle soup and beef stroganoff are at the top of my list. I have to try your recipe. It looks great and so easy.

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  15. angie says

    My fav dish with noodles is macaroni and cheese. My fav comfort food is my homemade lasagna. I guess both have noodles! hahaha!

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  23. Anne says

    Noodles are an integral part of one of my favorite comfort foods: Chicken noodle soup! My mom always gave it to us kids when we were sick, and I still crave it, especially when I’m not feeling well.

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  32. Jeffrey says

    One of my favorite dishes using noodles is plain old spaghetti with marinara. I like to make my own sauce using tomatoes and other vegetables from my garden, it tastes so fresh that way!

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  34. Dawn Monroe says

    My favorite is chicken fetachinni, sorry about the spelling, and my kids love a hearty bowl of chili-mac.

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  37. Starla B says

    That looks delicious and I love how fast this meal is! So perfect for those busy nights. My favorite comfort food is definitely homemade fettuccine alfredo!

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  39. Kim Beaulieu says

    I love this recipe Anna, it’s a beautiful stroganoff. My brother is a stroganoff fanatic, I used to make it for him all the time when we were teenagers. Your recipe and photos are gorgeous.

    Okay, those noodles are K’s favourite noodles in the world. I have to keep a couple of packages of them on hand at all times. She goes crazy for them. I even use them for stir fries because she loves noodles with hers instead of rice.

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  41. Margaret Smith says

    One of my favorites is macaroni and milk. Basically, you use cooked egg noodles and add milk, a little salt and pepper and heat it up. My Mom use to make this for us when we were kids and now my family enjoys it too. Thanks so much.

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  45. Madeline says

    I have a few favorite noodle dishes: tuna noodle casserole and one that’s similar with canned chicken and sour cream.

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  48. Anastasia Falling says

    That looks fantastic! I might have a NEW favorite 🙂 My current favorite noodle recipe is some chicken, broccoli mixed in an Alfredo sauce 🙂 Maybe throw some mushrooms in there too 🙂

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  67. Erin says

    I love stroganoff and 20 minutes is perfect!! No Yolks are amazing, I always have them in my pantry, because my family loves them and they cook so darn fast!

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