Culinary Journeys · Russian
Beef Stroganoff
Classic comfort with creamy beef and mushrooms
This beef stroganoff is a comforting dish featuring tender beef, savory mushrooms, and a creamy sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it pairs wonderfully with egg noodles or rice.
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Serves
4
Difficulty
Intermediate
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 500g beef (sirloin or fillet), thinly sliced
- 200g mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 300ml beef broth
- 150ml sour cream (or crème fraîche)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooked egg noodles or rice, to serve
Method
- 1
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and mushrooms. Cook until softened and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 2
Cook the Beef
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of butter. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the thinly sliced beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. Don’t overcrowd the pan; you may need to do this in batches.
- 3
Make the Sauce
Sprinkle the flour over the beef and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute. Gradually add the beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer and let it thicken for about 5 minutes.
- 4
Finish the Dish
Lower the heat and stir in the sour cream. Mix well until smooth and heated through. Return the mushrooms and onions to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat everything together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Serve
Serve over cooked egg noodles or rice.
Origin story
Beef Stroganoff is a classic Russian dish that has been enjoyed for generations, known for its rich and creamy flavors.
