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    Homemade Beef Stroganoff

    Updated: Apr 6, 2025 · Published: Nov 30, 2017 by Olya · 26 Comments

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    This homemade Beef Stroganoff recipe will make you fall in love with juicy and tender beef! And how can anyone resist these tender strips of sirloin steak, sautéed in butter and swirled with creamy mushroom gravy? That’s classical Beef Stroganoff done the right way! Perfect comfort food!

    Homemade Beef Stroganoff

    Homemade beef stroganoff is a crowd favorite! And has been for years! You can find it on many restaurant menus across the world. This classic dinner recipe highlights the flavor combination of white wine, beef and mushrooms! All in a rich velvety creamy sauce! This hearty dinner is perfect for the cold weather!

    You probably know that Beef Stroganoff is Russian in origin. But did you know that the word “stroganoff” comes from the Russian verb строгать, or “strogat”? It means to chip or shave off tender beef. In winter months or even fall, Russians love themselves a comforting dinner full of juicy beef! Can you blame them?

    What to serve with homemade Beef Stroganoff

    Egg noodles are customary in the American version. However, Russian beef stroganoff will often be served with oven baked french fries. Russians also prepare Stroganoff with chicken or even fish instead of tender beef. So it really depends where you are!

    Tomato sauce: Brazilian version, for example, includes diced beef. They serve Stroganoff with tomato sauce, onions, mushrooms and heavy cream.

    Rice: But this classic family dinner is also delicious when served over rice. In Japan, for instance, this retro classic is commonly served with white rice, or rice seasoned with parsley and butter.

    Homemade fries: When I was growing up, my mom used to make her own version of Beef Stroganoff and serve it with the most perfect crispy homemade fries. It seemed such an ultimate comfort food to me when I was little.

    Therefore, if you are not into traditional Beef stroganoff, you can certainly use any of the serving suggestions above. This hearty dinner recipe is very flexible!

    Sour cream or heavy cream?

    Beef Stroganoff has always been a traditional dinner for generations of families. Many use sour cream to make the sauce creamy. However I found that using heavy cream makes the sauce smoother. And let’s not forget about all the flavors from mustard and Worcestershire sauce!

    Homemade Beef Stroganoff

    What kind of beef to use

    Top sirloin or rib-eye steak: To make it the right way you will definitely need right kind of meat. The tender the cut, the better. We are talking tenderloin, top sirloin or rib-eye steak.

    Ground beef: If you can’t find a tender steak, I would suggest to use ground beef rather than buying a rough cut. Yes, ground beef is much better replacement of a good steak. Because stew beef type of meat that will make you break your teeth while eating this wonderful Beef Stroganoff.

    I repeat, use sirloin steak, ribeye steak, or fillet steak. This will ensure that the beef is juicy and tender. Instead of dry and hard.

    Homemade Beef Stroganoff

    How to sear your meat

    Sear it like a regular steak: I found that beef cooks more evenly if I sear it like a regular steak. Sear it only for 3 minutes on each side. How much time exactly? It depends on the thickness of your steak.

    Preheat your pan: Next, make sure your pan is hot before steak touches its surface. Take care to not overcook the steak. Instead, under cook it. That means that the meat will still be pink inside. Since we will be reheating it in the sauce later on, it will be OK.

    Don’t slice the steak before cooking it: Lastly, don’t slice the beef prior to cooking it. Slice it afterwards. It’s easier and not as messy.

    Enjoy it with a glass of wine! Pork stroganoff, anyone? I made a delicious

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    Homemade Beef Stroganoff

    Classic dinner recipe with creamy mushroom gravy!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Russian
    Keyword: beef stroganoff
    Servings: 4
    Author: Olya

    Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
    • 1.5 lb. steak, sirloin
    • Sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper, to taste
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 12 oz sliced mushrooms
    • 1.5 tablespoons flour
    • ½ cup dry white wine
    • ⅔ cup beef broth
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or Herb de Provence mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • Chopped fresh parsley

    Instructions

    Cooking Steak:

    • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large cast iron or stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak (uncut), seasoned generously with salt and pepper, and let it cook undisturbed for about 4 minutes on one side until nicely browned. Then flip the steak, and cook on the other side until browned, another 3 minutes, for a total of 7. Remove steak from pan with a slotted spoon, and transfer to a separate plate. Set aside.

    Cooking Mushrooms:

    • Add 1 additional tablespoon butter, chopped onions and saute for about 3 minutes. Add remaining tablespoon butter, garlic and mushrooms, and cook for about 3 more minutes, or until mushrooms are juicy.

    Creamy Sauce:

    • Add flour to the pan, stir until no longer white. Add wine and let it cook down for 2 minutes. Then add beef broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and cayenne pepper. Combine well. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

    Combining Beef with Sauce:

    • Slice beef into thin slices, add back to the pan with the sauce and let it warm up for 2-3 minutes on low heat. Serve over noodles, rice, french fries or with vegetables.
    Nutrition Facts
    Homemade Beef Stroganoff
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 637 Calories from Fat 423
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 47g72%
    Saturated Fat 24g150%
    Cholesterol 174mg58%
    Sodium 481mg21%
    Potassium 911mg26%
    Carbohydrates 11g4%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 39g78%
    Vitamin A 815IU16%
    Vitamin C 5.9mg7%
    Calcium 61mg6%
    Iron 4.2mg23%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only. This information comes from online calculators. Although whatsinthepan.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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    1. Bill Summers says

      January 04, 2024 at 4:57 pm

      I followed the recipe exactly except I substituted 2 ounces of brandy for the dry white wine. I paired this with some Parmesan Asiago black pepper sourdough toast and some fresh cherry tomatoes. Excellent meal!

      Reply
      • Olya says

        January 10, 2024 at 3:57 pm

        Brandy is excellent for the Stroganoff!

        Reply
    2. PattyB says

      January 25, 2023 at 7:09 pm

      I made this. It’s easy to make and the perfect meal to make on this blustery winter evening. It “looks” excellent, the sauce velvety and smooth with the beef and mushrooms throughout. But for some reason it’s “sweet”! I just can’t seem to figure out why it has a sweet taste. I used Walmart Great Value frozen pre-chopped onion and half-n- half instead of cream… should I be adding a small amount of sour cream to “hide” the sweet?

      Reply
      • Olya says

        January 26, 2023 at 1:20 pm

        Mushrooms and onions can taste somewhat sweet, but it should be overpowering.

        Reply
    3. Maria says

      January 24, 2023 at 5:13 pm

      Super delicious! Thank you

      Reply
    4. Trish B. says

      February 01, 2022 at 8:58 pm

      My husband requested Beef Stroganoff for his birthday dinner, and we’re so glad I chose to make this recipe. Simple, but full of flavor. I used 1/2 & 1/2 instead of Heavy Cream because it was in the fridge and added a bit more flour. I also added a few ozs. of cream cheese. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
      • Olya says

        February 02, 2022 at 9:20 pm

        Wow! Wonderful! Glad half and half worked!!!

        Reply
    5. Fay says

      July 06, 2021 at 10:04 am

      Can you do the recipe without the mustard

      Reply
      • Olya says

        July 06, 2021 at 9:01 pm

        Yes, you can omit it.

        Reply
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