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Old Fashioned Beef Stroganoff Recipe

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  • Author: Elizabeth
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Russian

Description

This classic Old Fashioned Beef Stroganoff is a comforting dish featuring tender strips of beef sirloin cooked in a creamy mushroom and onion sauce, served over egg noodles. The rich sauce is made from beef broth, sour cream, and a hint of Dijon mustard, delivering a perfect balance of savory flavors.


Ingredients

Scale

Meat & Protein

  • 2 pounds beef sirloin steak, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 cup sour cream

Produce

  • 1 medium white onion, sliced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced

Pantry Staples

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 pound egg noodles
  • ¼ cup salted butter
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper, to taste


Instructions

  1. Cook Noodles: Cook egg noodles according to package instructions until tender. Drain well and set aside for serving.
  2. Coat Beef: Toss the thin strips of beef sirloin with all-purpose flour until they are evenly coated, which helps thicken the sauce later.
  3. Brown Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef strips and cook until browned on all sides, about 3-5 minutes. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, melt the salted butter. Add sliced onions and mushrooms, sautéing them until they become soft and golden, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. Deglaze Pan: Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping the bottom of the skillet to loosen any browned bits. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Simmer Beef: Return the browned beef to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Finish Sauce: Stir in sour cream and Dijon mustard. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Cook on low heat for 3 to 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally until smooth and heated through.
  8. Serve: Spoon the creamy beef stroganoff over the cooked egg noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use homemade beef broth or low-sodium broth to control salt content.
  • Be careful not to overcook the beef to keep it tender.
  • Use full-fat sour cream for the creamiest sauce, but low-fat can be substituted for a lighter dish.
  • Fresh parsley garnish adds a nice color contrast and freshness but is optional.
  • Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat nicely on the stovetop or microwave.