This simple recipe for easy beef stroganoff is a comforting family fave any time of year.
Cooked strips of beef are simmered in a savory creamy gravy in this flavorful beef stroganoff recipe.
Savory and Satisfying Stroganoff
- Flavor: Tender morsels of meat in a creamy sauce with a slight tang.
- Difficulty: The steps are so easy, this is a perfect weeknight meal!
- Budget tip: Use any budget-friendly cut of beef or leftover ground beef.
- Serving suggestions: Cook a double batch of easy beef stroganoff and enjoy it all week over buttered noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
A Beefy Blend of Ingredients
Beef: Check the deli department for fully cooked beef roast or the frozen section for fully cooked beef strips. No need to thaw frozen strips for Step 4, but add extra cooking time. Short on time? Toss in some frozen meatballs in Step 4 instead.
Sauce: Cream of mushroom soup and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) are whisked into the beef broth with some savory seasonings to make up the creamy base. Soy sauce can replace Worcestershire sauce if needed. Add more flavor by adding fresh thyme, oregano, or sage.
Stroganoff Spins: This is a great recipe for sneaking in healthy veggies for the kids. Shredded zucchini or carrots, chopped kale or spinach, or a bag of frozen veggies added in Step 2 add more texture and flavor to beef stroganoff.
How to Make Beef Stroganoff
- Season and cook the steak (full recipe below).
- Stir in broth, creamy soup, and Worcestershire, and simmer.
- Add beef and sour cream and cook until heated through.
Secrets to Stroganoff Success
- The meat doesn’t have to be cooked through as it will finish in Step 4 of the recipe.
- ‘Deglaze’ the skillet in Step 2 by scraping up the yummy bits and stirring them back into the sauce. Add a splash of dry white wine if you’d like!
- If the sauce isn’t thick enough to your liking, make a ‘slurry’ by mixing a 1:1 ratio of cornstarch to water. Pour a little bit at a time while stirring the sauce in Step 3.
How to Keep the Comfort Fresh
Keep easy beef stroganoff stored in a covered container in the refrigerator (separate from any noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes) for up to 4 days or freeze in zippered bags for up to 4 months. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave with a little milk to loosen the sauce.
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Easy Beef Stroganoff
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces sirloin steak or rump steak thinly sliced*
- ½ teaspoon pepper divided or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup 1 can
- 1⅓ cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard or Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Season steak with ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook steak in small batches until brown (1-2 minutes per side). It does not have to be cooked through, it will finish cooking in the sauce. Transfer steak to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
- Reduce heat to medium. In the skillet whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, mustard, garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook until hot and bubbling.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in steak and sour cream. Cook for 1-2 minutes more until steak is heated through and sour cream is fully combined. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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