The most amazing Beef Stroganoff you will ever have! Golden seared juicy beef strips smothered in an incredible sour cream mushroom gravy, this Beef Stroganoff recipe is an easy 30 minute recipe.
Never suffer through dry chewy beef or bland Stroganoff sauce again – this recipe delivers!!
Beef Stroganoff
If you’ve ever chewed your way through dry, overcooked beef, you’re going to LOVE this Beef Stroganoff recipe! Just two simple rules for juicy, tender beef:
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using the right cut; and
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the 30 Second Sear ( <– PS I totally made up this name)
The first rule is fairly self explanatory – for a quick cooking recipe like Beef Stroganoff, you can’t get away with using a better value tough cut like chuck beef.
Sure, you could do a slow cooker stroganoff.
But if you want to make this retro classic the way it’s intended and to experience all that Beef Stroganoff is when the beef is tender, juicy perfection, then there’s no getting around the fact that you will need a good quality steak that’s nicely marbled with fat.
I know, I know, you see juicy steaks like the rib eyes above and your instinct is to throw them on the barbie.
I hear you. I have to fight the urge myself. But then I remember that sour cream mushroom gravy, and I remind myself that the only way to experience a truly great stroganoff is to use a good steak, and it’s all good. We proceed with no regrets.
What cut of beef is best for stroganoff?
The best cuts of beef for stroganoff are tender, juicy cuts such as:
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boneless rib eye – also called scotch fillet (pictured above)
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boneless sirloin
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sirloin steak tips
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beef tenderloin
Some recipes recommend beef round steak (aka topside) which I do not recommend. The beef flavour is ok but but it’s not a good cut for fast cooking like in stroganoff, it’s dry with an unpleasant texture. It’s best slow cooked.
Want to use stewing beef?
Make this Slow Cooked Stroganoff with tender fall apart chunks of beef!
And now, the 2nd secret to never suffer through dry beef in stroganoff again……
The 30 second sear
Thin strips of beef overcook in a flash. But forgoing the sear would be a blasphemy (in my books). Sear = flavour on both the beef AND in the gravy.
Therefore, there is only one way around this. A super quick sear in a smoking hot skillet. And when I say super quick, I truly mean it. 30 seconds on each side, if you miss some pink bits too bad! GET IT OUT OF THE SKILLET!!!
The beef will still be raw at this stage but don’t worry! It finishes cooking in the gravy at the end.
What is stroganoff sauce made of?
Stroganoff sauce is a sour cream gravy made with beef broth that’s thickened with flour. It’s flavoured with mustard and has mushrooms in it.
I love the pale brown creamy colour against the deep golden brown seared beef!
If you happen to have leftovers or are meal prepping, beef stroganoff will keep for 3 to 4 days in the fridge. But be very careful when reheating not to overcook the beef!
Wondering you if you can freeze beef stroganoff?
Yes you can! The sour cream won’t separate or congeal. Thaw, then reheat – be very careful not to overcook the beef when reheating.
What to serve with beef stroganoff
Serve it over noodles, pasta or mash – anything that’s a suitable vehicle to slop up all that gorgeous mushroom gravy. Try cauliflower mash for a low carb alternative!
If using noodles or pasta, I recommend using a short pasta. It just makes it easier to eat, ensuring you get a bit of everything with plenty of that sauce in every bite!
Dinner – on the table in 30 minutes. EVERYONE WILL LOVE THIS!!! – Nagi x
WATCH HOW TO MAKE IT
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Beef Stroganoff
Ingredients
- 600 g / 1.2 lb scotch fillet steak / boneless rib eye (Note 1)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil , divided
- 1 large onion (or 2 small onions), sliced
- 300 g / 10 oz mushrooms , sliced (not too thin)
- 40 g / 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour (Note 2)
- 2 cups / 500 ml beef broth , preferably salt reduced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 150 ml / 2/3 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper
Serving:
- 250 - 300 g / 8 - 10 oz pasta or egg noodles of choice (Note 3)
- Chopped chives , for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Use your fist (or rolling pin or mallet) to flatten the steaks to about 3/4cm / 1/3" thick. Slice into 5mm / 1/5" strips (cut long ones in half), discarding excess fat.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over high heat. Scatter half the beef in the skillet, QUICKLY spread it with tongs. Leave untouched for 30 seconds until browned. Turn beef quickly (as best you can!). Leave untouched for 30 seconds to brown. Immediately remove onto a plate. Don't worry about pink bits and that it will be raw inside.
- Add remaining 1 tbsp oil and repeat with remaining beef.
- Turn heat down to medium high. Add butter, melt. Then add onions, cook for 1 minute, then add mushrooms.
- Cook mushrooms until golden. Scrape bottom of fry pan to get all the golden bits off (this is flavour!).
- Add flour, cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add half the broth while stirring. Once incorporated, add remaining broth.
- Stir, then add sour cream and mustard. Stir until incorporated (don't worry if it looks split, sour cream will "melt" as it heats).
- Bring to simmer ,then reduce heat to medium low. Once it thickens to the consistency of pouring cream (3 - 5 minutes), adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Add beef back in (including plate juices). Simmer for 1 minute, then remove from stove immediately. (Note 4)
- Serve over pasta or egg noodles, sprinkled with chives if desired.
Recipe Notes:
- boneless rib eye (aka scotch fillet)
- boneless sirloin, sirloin steak tips
- beef tenderloin
Nutrition Information:
Beef Stroganoff recipe originally published January 2018, updated March 2019 for housekeeping matters, no change to recipe (because readers love it as it is!).
More quick dinner ideas you’ll love!
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Quesadillas (Beef, Chicken or Veg)
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A Mushroom Sauce for Steak, Chicken or anything!
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Beef and Rice with Veggies (One Pot)
LIFE OF DOZER
” Dozer! Catch the water!”
And so he obliged. Well, attempted to. Oh so enthusiastically!
Mike says
I’ve been making stroganoff forever but never nailed the perfect sauce until making this! Love it! Delicious and perfect texture. Only thing I changed was adding a sprig of fresh dill. Thanks for the recipie! Saved to favs!
Nagi says
Sounds amazing Mike, I’m so glad you loved it!
Rahsan says
Great recipe! I used thickened cream as I didn’t have any sour cream at home, still tastes great. Thank you!
Nagi says
I’m so glad you loved it Rahsan!
Gina says
So easy and delicious. The whole family loved it. Will definitely make it again.
Nagi says
Wahoo, that’s great Gina!
Cheryl Opheim says
Great beef stroganoff! Easy recipe to follow and tastes great!
Nagi says
Thanks so much for the feedback Cheryl!
Rachel says
It took me a long time to try this, because I have a tried and true stroganoff recipe that I have used for close to 20 years. It includes tomato paste, paprika and red wine. I just didn’t get how this recipe was stroganoff. Anyway, I went to a pot luck last night and decided to break that “don’t serve anything you haven’t tried before to other people” rule, and decided to give it a go. Plus, I also deviated from the recipe in that I used chuck steak and the slow cooker.
OH. MY. My old magazine recipe is going into the recycling. I will always make stroganoff your way from now on. I think I’ve found my new favourite Nagi recipe (although I tend to say that about 3/4 of your recipes when I make them for the first time).
The only thing I would have changed about what I did in the slow cooker, was to quarter the broth quantity. I only halved it, and it was still very, very saucy. Some nice fluffy rice sopped it up nicely, but (sob!) being slightly less saucy would have been a sanity saver when I took a bend to hard in my car and the dish tipped on the way to the pot luck. Only lost a small amount, but my car now needs a good detail 😂 😭 😂
Nagi says
Oh no Rachel!!!!! Eeeeeek! (I bet your car smells delicious though 😂)
Rachel says
haha, yeah. I feel like I need to get it cleaned before the smell turns though 😂
Rachel says
And now I feel compelled to correct my spelling mistake that I saw just after I hit “submit comment” – I took a bend TOO hard in my car, not to hard. Yes, I’m one of those that has to hit reply to correct my own spelling mistakes. I think I need help 😂 😂 😂
Jana says
Your 30-second sear method was the absolute best thing! Everyone loved this and the beef stayed tender even when we reheated it. We will do that method for other beef dishes, thank you so much, and the sauce was also just delicious. I did add a small amount of sherry. A winner for sure!
Nagi says
Sounds like you nailed it Jana!!
Sharon says
This was a huge winner with hubby and me. I followed it to the recipe though I did add some paprika powder (for colour). Hubby said “put this one on the repeat list. Yum! Thanks Nagi.
Jessica says
Absolutely loved this recipe it turned out so good! Hubby and kids went back for seconds! Thank you Nagi!
Nagi says
Wahoo, WINNING Jessica!!
elisa ong says
cooked once and my children likes it.
Kobie du Plessis says
What a lovely easy recipe! The result was divine! The best Stroganoff I’ve ever made! Thanks!
Sandy says
Beef stroganoff recipe was excellent. Simple and delicious.
Nagi says
Thanks so much Sandy!
Alice says
Excellent,..great flavor. The only thing I would change is another tablespoon of flour to thicken it a little more.
Nagi says
I’m so glad you loved it Alice!
Richard says
Came out great, used leftover prime rib
Nagi says
Wonderful Richard!!
Bjorn Anders Wahlstrom says
Just keep looking, folks. Don’t give up. Somewhere there’s actually a recipe in there amongst the ads, videos and the authors novella. I found it! Actually gonna try it tonight.
Nagi says
Actually, the only videos on my website are recipe videos I created to help people make the recipe. And given this is my website and my recipes, I reserve the right to write what I please, as much as I please. So if you do not like what you see, and you also missed the nice little “Jump to recipe” button I made especially for people who don’t like reading my “novella”, please move on and find another recipe to use. I work really hard on my recipes, photos, videos and writing, and unappreciative rude people like you are not welcome here. – Nagi
Michele Traxel says
Well stated. That man was rude! I’ve made 40+ of ur recipes. Only 2 I didn’t like. Ur recipes are wonderful. As are ur novellas. & Dozer is adorable.
Nat says
Well said Nagi.
I love your website and wouldn’t like it any other way.
Veronica Tremewan says
Just when I thought I couldn’t love you anymore for how you’ve transformed my life in the kitchen, I read your reply…. f$&king brilliantly said
Lanette Dykman says
This was ABSOLUTELY YUMMY!!! Really fast to put together, after the prep, and incredible flavor. I used sirloin tips, but cut them into strips, similar to what the recipe said. I served it over zucchini noodles and it was really amazing.
Nagi says
Sounds like you nailed it Lanette!!!
Suyin Koo says
My son is going to college soon and I taught him to cook his first meal tonight using your recipe. It’s so easy to follow and so delicious. Thank-you so much for sharing.
Nagi says
That’s great Suyin!!
Nicky says
Absolute family favourite along with every one of your recipes I’ve tried! So tasty and easy for weekday dinners.
Trish says
Hi Nagi have been using your site for ages and we have loved every recipe. Could you use Creme Fraiche instead of sour cream
Nagi says
Hi Trish, yes thats a great Sub!
Angela says
Totally delish made this last night for dinner. Nagi you are my new food inspiration. Thank you for your awesome recipes and I love seeing pictures of your beautiful boy dozer. He’s a cracker! X
Nagi says
Thanks so much Angela!
Meredith says
I made this tonight exactly as the recipe is written with the exception of buying pre-sliced sirloin strips. The taste is absolutely wonderful! I have tried soooo many stroganoff recipes in an attempt to recreate the same flavor of stroganoff that my mom would make when I was growing up in the 80s. This is it! I have finally found it! The only tiny tweak I will make in the future is to add a bit more flour as I prefer it to be a bit more stick-to-your-ribs. Otherwise, it is perfect! Thank you so much for helping me recreate one of my favorite comfort meals from my childhood!
Nagi says
WOOT!! That’s so great to hear Meredith & yes, you can just add more flour to thicken it according to your liking – N x
Bells says
Excellent! Used left over beef pot roast and almond flour to make it keto, followed the rest of the recipe exactly. Best stroganoff I have made. The Dijon makes a beautiful taste with the sour cream. Thanks!
Nagi says
Perfect Bells!