Description
Hearty beef stroganoff emerges as a comforting classic that whisks home cooks straight to Russian culinary traditions. Rich, creamy sauce and tender beef combine seamlessly, delivering a quick and satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms (trimmed and sliced, such as cremini or white mushrooms)
Dairy and Thickening Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) sour cream
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Seasoning and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) white wine (optional, for deglazing)
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) beef broth (low sodium)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) egg noodles (or any dry pasta)
- 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm a large pot over medium heat and introduce olive oil. Sear mushrooms until golden and moisture evaporates, approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate butter, then introduce onions and garlic. Sauté until onions become translucent and aromatic, about 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce ground beef, crumbling with a wooden spoon. Brown thoroughly, eliminating any pink coloration, roughly 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Dust browned meat with flour and paprika. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes to activate flour’s thickening properties.
- Deglaze the pot with white wine (or additional beef broth), scraping bottom to release caramelized bits. Allow liquid to reduce slightly, 1-2 minutes.
- Pour beef broth into the pot, seasoning with salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a gentle boil, stirring to combine flavors.
- Add egg noodles to the bubbling liquid. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 8-10 minutes until noodles become tender and absorb most of the broth.
- Remove from heat and fold in sour cream until sauce achieves a luxurious, creamy consistency. Take care to prevent curdling.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish. Serve immediately while piping hot, directly from the cooking vessel.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, healthier alternative that still delivers rich flavor.
- Use gluten-free egg noodles and replace all-purpose flour with cornstarch to make this dish completely gluten-free without sacrificing texture.
- Keep the sour cream cool and add it off the heat to prevent curdling, ensuring a smooth, silky sauce every single time.
- Enhance the dish’s depth by adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a sprinkle of dried thyme during cooking for extra complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg