How to Cook Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff, also known as Beef Stroganov, or in Russian Бефстроганов Befstróganov, is a traditional Russian main course made with beef in a savory sour cream sauce. It originated in Russia in the 19th century and has since become a worldwide favorite. Make it with mushrooms and serve it over egg noodles.
Serves: 4-6
How to Cook Beef Stroganoff
Classic Beef Stroganoff with beef and mushrooms in a sour cream sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 lb beef chuck roast, chopped into ½’’ thick chunks
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- ½ onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
- 1 lb wide egg noodles, cooked and tossed in melted butter
- 2 cups beef broth, divided
- ½ cup white wine
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rub lots of salt and black pepper all over the beef and set aside for about 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high flame and place the seasoned beef on it.
- Brown the beef on either side over high heat and transfer it to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the skillet.
- Throw in the onions as well as mushrooms and stir fry them for about 5-6 minutes or until the later browns slightly.
- Stir in the garlic and continue to saute for another minute before sprinkling the flour over it.
- Cook the mixture for a couple of minutes, while stirring frequently before pouring in a splash of white wine.
- Empty a cup of beef broth into the skillet and stir them all together to mix thoroughly; simmer the gravy for a while.
- Return the meat to the skillet and add rest of the broth to it.
- Continue to simmer the mixture over slow flame for about 5 minutes.
- Fasten a lid tightly and braise the meat for an hour or until it is cooked through while stirring at times.
- In case, the mixture tends to dry up, feel free to add more water or broth until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Whisk in the sour cream, followed by the chives and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Pile up the noodles on a serving plate and spoon the beef stroganoff over it.
- Serve immediately.
Last Updated on April 21, 2023 by Carleen
