This creamy Beef Stroganoff Recipe combines tender beef strips with onions, garlic, and mushrooms in a rich, creamy, lightly seasoned beef stroganoff sauce with a touch of mustard and sour cream.
It is easy enough for a novice cook and hits that comfort spot well. I like to serve it over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
This Classic Beef Stroganoff Recipe is one of our favorite comfort meals. We love to serve it for our Sunday family meal (like the Waltons), although it is easy enough to serve on a weeknight meal. If you have never tried it, it is a must. You and your loved ones will be so happy that you did.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients below on the recipe card.
- Egg Noodles: mashed potatoes or white or brown rice
- Butter: unsalted or salted. If using salted butter, reduce the amount of added salt
- Beef steak: petite shoulder, ribeye steak, beef tenderloin, sirloin steak, flank steak, or ground beef.
- Onion: preferably sweet yellow
- Mushrooms: cremini or white button
- Beef broth: preferably low-sodium
- Sour cream: full-fat is best
- Seasonings: kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and fresh parsley
How to make Beef Stroganoff
This is the summary version; see the recipe card below for the complete list of ingredients and the instructions.
Start by boiling your egg noodles according to the package instructions and draining well. Meanwhile, add a little butter to a Dutch Oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook until browned on both sides. Work in batches so you don’t crowd the pot. Remove to a plate and add a little more butter to the pan. Add the onions and mushrooms and cook for a few minutes or until the mushrooms brown.
Then, reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, cooking for another minute. Sprinkle in the flour. Stirring constantly, cook for another couple of minutes.
Now, slowly stir in the beef broth. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream. Add the cooked noodles and beef and simmer gently to warm everything. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Preparation Tips
- I love Amish Egg Noodles and use them in this recipe often. They are a little thicker and have a rich flavor. Be sure to get the extra-wide noodles. Of course, any short pasta will work well with this recipe.
- Save 1/2 cup of the pasta water to thin the sauce if it gets too thick.
- If available, get Cremini Mushrooms, as I find that they add a little more of a deep savory flavor. However, if not available, you can substitute white button mushrooms.
- My favorite cut of beef for this recipe is the petite shoulder. If unavailable, you can substitute ribeye steak, beef tenderloin, sirloin steak, flank steak, or even ground beef. Beef stew is not a good choice for this recipe since it is best cooked low and slow.
Serving Suggestions
Serve it with egg noodles, pasta, mashed potatoes, or brown or white rice. I also like to include a vegetable side dish like roasted broccoli or sauteed asparagus. It is also delicious with butter swim biscuits or garlic knots.
Storage and Reheat
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power, stirring several times or on the stovetop over low heat.
To freeze this dish, remove the portion to freeze before adding the sour cream. Cool completely, add the contents to a freezer-safe container, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power or on the stovetop over low heat. Once warmed, stir in the sour cream.
Easy Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 ½ lbs thinly sliced beef steak I use petite shoulder
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 12 ounces cremini mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Boil egg noodles according to package instructions and drain well.
- Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon butter to a Dutch Oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook until browned on both sides. Work in batches so you don’t crowd the pot. Remove to a plate and cover to keep warm. Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the pan with the other fat. Add the onions and mushrooms and cook over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes or until the onions are soft and the mushrooms are browned.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, cooking for 1 minute. Sprinkle in the flour. Stirring constantly, cook for another 2 minutes.
- Slowly stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Simmer for about 10 minutes or until thickened.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Add the cooked noodles and cooked beef back to the pot and simmer over gentle heat to warm everything for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
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Notes
- I love Amish Egg Noodles and use them in this recipe often. They are a little thicker and have a rich flavor. Be sure to get the extra-wide noodles. Of course, any short pasta will work well with this recipe.
- Save 1/2 cup of the pasta water to thin the sauce if it gets too thick.
- If available, get Cremini Mushrooms, as I find that they add a little more of a deep savory flavor. However, if not available, you can substitute white button mushrooms.
- My favorite cut of beef for this recipe is the petite shoulder. If unavailable, you can substitute ribeye steak, beef tenderloin, sirloin steak, flank steak, or even ground beef. Beef stew is not a good choice for this recipe since it is best cooked low and slow.
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Kristyn
My kids love stroganoff!! I seem to make it a couple times a month, because I know the family likes it & it’s super easy to make!
Natalie
Beef stroganoff is one of our favorite family meals!! No one complains when they find out it’s stroganoff! It’s a creamy, comforting, & delicious meal!
Roxy
This beef stroganoff is just amazing and a lot easier than I thought that it would be!
Beth Pierce
Good! So glad that you liked it! We love it too!!
Clever
This is truly one of the best beef stroganoff recipes I’ve ever had and I’ve been cooking for 44 years. Cremini mushrooms are called Baby Bella’s in the Midwest. The dash of Dijon mustard is genius. Make this savory (not salty) recipe exactly as written. Tim couldn’t get enough! You won’t be sorry.
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much! So glad that you and husband liked it! I love a good stroganoff too!
Valerie
Could you use almond flour or something else keto freindly?
Beth Pierce
I am not sure Valerie. Maybe one of the readers will know the answer to that.
Julia
What a comforting classic. I am saving this recipe and trying this weekend. Can’t wait to slurp on these noodles 🙂
Liz
I haven’t had beef stroganoff in forever! This looks amazing! I will be making this soon!
Luci
Your beef stroganoff is delicious! It has always been a favorite dish in my house so I was excited to make it. The flavor is wonderful and it’s such a filling dish. I can’t wait to make it again!
CLARA BAKHSHI
Delicious, flavorful beef Stroganoff. I’ve never had Amish noodles before so I need to find some of those for next time I make this dish, to give them a try.
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Clara! I buy the Amish egg noodle right at my local grocery store but I have also seen them at walmart.
Sharon
This is just like the classic beef stroganoff that my grandmother made. It’s so delicious and easy to make too.
Jessica
Totally the recipe I remember from my childhood! It was delicious and will make again.
Noelle
Yum! This is such a classic recipe and it is great every single time! Thank you for the great reminder
Marie
I love beef stroganoff and this recipe does not disappoint. It’s flavourful, creamy and totally delicious. Thanks for the amazing recipe
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Marie! So glad that you liked it!
Natalie
Stroganoff is one of our favorite family meals! It’s so comforting & hearty & makes us happy!
Suzy
This is the best kind of comfort food! So hearty and delicious!
Laura Reese
This took my Stroganoff to the next level. It was so amazing with delicious flavors.