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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Khloe
Beef stroganoff is one of my favorite dishes and this recipe is spot on. The beef cooked up tender and the mushroom cream sauce was so flavorful! Thanks for sharing the recipe, Beth.
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Khloe!
Marley S
Great weekend dinner! I served it with some homemade bread and some steamed broccoli! Thanks for the recipe!
Scarlett Woods
This recipe for homemade creamy Beef stroganoff was absolutely delicious! The combination of tender beef strips, onions, garlic, and mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce with a hint of mustard and sour cream was the perfect comfort food. I served it over rice with a side of sauteed green beans and onions. We loved it.
Beth Pierce
That does sound like a delicious meal!
Nicole
I could eat my weight in this. It is just that good. I served it with your brussels sprouts and bacon and the meal was outstanding. Thanks for all the great recipes over the years.
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Nicole!
Magnolia
This recipe reminds me of my childhood. My Russian grandma made the best stroganoff. I remember how creamy it was with tender beef and mushrooms. Your recipe was almost as good and it took me back to wonderful place and time, Thank you!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Magnolia!
Rick M
Thanks for turning me on to a great recipe. It was as good as I remember my mom’s stroganoff. I shared the recipe with my sister and she loved it too.
Ladonna
Yum! This is one of my favorite dishes, it tastes so much better when it is homemade. I love to serve it over mashed potatoes. I know that is not tradtional but it so so good.
Kiara
Your Beef Stroganoff recipe is a mouthwatering delight! The combination of tender beef, creamy sauce, and flavorful mushrooms creates a comforting and hearty dish with so much flavor. Your clear instructions and helpful tips make it accessible for home cooks to recreate this classic recipe. Thanks for sharing this delicious comfort food. The family loved it and I will make it again.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Kiara! I am so glad that you and your family loved the beef stroganoff!
Gianne
The tender beef, flavorful mushrooms, and creamy sauce all came together perfectly. It was a hit with my family and I will definitely be making it again!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Gianne! I am glad that you and your family enjoyed it!
Cathleen Childs
Okay, I’m drooling!! I have been looking for a recipe like this, and I am so glad that I found this recipe! Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Cathleen!
Sarah N
This was such a simple and inexpensive meal that did not disappoint! Turned out easy, hearty and delicious; my kind of comfort food, indeed! This is going on regular rotation. Thanks!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Sarah!
Casey F
Great stroganoff recipe. I lucked out and got some steak on sale. I froze some of the steak so I think I will be making this recipe again in the next couple of weeks. It was just that good. Such a classic comfort food dish with so much flavor.
Beth Pierce
I agree 100%, Casey! It is a classic.
Justina
Homemade beef stroganoff is the BEST! This recipe was SO easy and delicious!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Justina! So glad that you liked it!
Christine
I saw this recipe and thought, hmmm, I have everything I need to make this! I did and we had it for dinner last night. My husband raved! It is delicious and filling and perfect for this snowy weather! Thank you so much!
Beth Pierce
That is awesome! Thanks, Christine! Sop glad that your husband liked it!
Sandra
This is so delish!! A new favorite at my house for weeknights!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Sandra! So glad that you liked the beef stroganoff!
Michelle
The combination of tender beef, mushrooms, and that creamy stroganoff sauce is simply irresistible. We loved it. Thanks for sharing!
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Michelle!