Beef chunks coated with creamy sauce and served over noodles sounds very tempting. It might look like a complicated recipe but it is not. For those days when you’re craving a cozy and comforting bowl of beef and noodles; “Beef Stroganoff” is the best option. Beef stroganoff is an iconic Russian dish that consists of beef in a creamy sauce. According to legend, it was created by chefs who worked for the Stroganov family in the 1800s. The dish is often made with mushrooms and served over rice or egg noodles. Traditional beef stroganoff is made with steak, a roux-based sauce, and sautéed mushrooms. For a quick cooking recipe like Beef Stroganoff, you can’t get away with using a better value tough cut like chuck beef. Also surely, you could do a slow cooker stroganoff. But if you want to make this classic the way it’s proposed and to experience all that Beef Stroganoff is when the beef is tender, juicy then you will need a good quality steak that’s nicely marbled with fat. So, the only way to experience a truly great stroganoff is to use a good steak. The other bonus with this particular beef stroganoff recipe is that it’s actually incredibly quick and easy to make in just about 30 to 40 minutes. So the next time you need a quick weeknight meal to please a crowd, bring out the beef and mushrooms and let’s sauté up some stroganoff. Try this easy and luscious recipe of beef stroganoff.
Preparation time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 600g beef sirloin steak
- 300g sliced mushrooms
- 1 large onion sliced
- 1 garlic clove finely chopped
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1 ½ cup beef flavored broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon flour
- 1 ½ cup sour cream
- 2 ½ cups cooked egg noodles
Instructions:
- Cut beef steak into 1 ½ inch slices.
- Place a skillet over medium heat and add butter, let it melt then add mushrooms, onions and garlic in it. Stir continuously. When tender remove from heat.
- Now cook beef in skillet until brown and then add half of the broth and salt. When boiling turn heat to low and cover. Let simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Mix remaining broth with flour and add in beef while stirring. Also add onion and mushroom mixture in it and stir. After 1 minute add sour cream and heat. Serve over cooked egg noodles and enjoy.
Note: Store leftovers in the fridge within 2 hours of cooking. You can keep properly covered stroganoff in refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. It can also be frozen in airtight containers for later use up to 3 months.
