Name: Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 10 ounces egg noodles; 1-1.5 pounds top sirloin steak (cut into thin slices); 1/2 onion (sliced into thin strips); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 10 ounces white mushrooms (sliced); 4 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1 cup beef broth; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup parsley (chopped)

Indulge in a classic fam favorite- Beef Stroganoff. Made with tender top sirloin steak, cooked perfectly and combined with a homemade mushroom cream sauce to create a delicious, comforting dinner that is always a huge hit.

Beef Stroganoff is delicious mixed with tender pasta, over mashed potatoes or even rice.

pan with beef stroganoff and small bowl with some dished into it

We love hearty and of course delicious creamy recipes like Beef Stroganoff that are filling and easy to make on busy weeknights. Just like my other recipes for Marry Me Chicken, Swedish Meatballs or even Creamy Gnocchi and Sausage, we love a good saucy recipe that can be served with pasta, rice (or cauliflower rice), or even potatoes for a simple dinner.

This Beef Stroganoff Recipe is really easy to throw together with tender steak bites and a creamy, sour cream sauce. A bonus to this recipe is that is takes less than 30 minutes to make, which is always a win in my book!

egg noodles mixed with a creamy sour cream sauce with strips of beef and mushrooms

Beef Stroganoff Ingredients

This recipe for Beef Stroganoff is made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your home. To make Beef Stroganoff you will need the following:

1-1.5 pounds thinly sliced beef- a nice, lean top sirloin steak works perfect or if that is not an option, try a flank steak
1/2 onion sliced into thin slices
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon sea salt- table salt can also be used, just add a little less or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
10 ounces sliced white mushrooms
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup sour cream- plain greek yogurt can be used as a substitute
1/4 cup parsley chopped
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon olive oil or other cooking oil

⭐️ Full ingredient measurements and recipe instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

sliced mushrooms and onions cooking in a cast iron pan

How to Make Easy Beef Stroganoff

Any time I can make a meal in under 30 minutes, with just a few steps is always a win to me! To make this beef stroganoff recipe follow these simple steps.

Step 1: In a large skillet melt the butter and add in the olive oil. Add the mushrooms and onions. Season with half of the salt, black pepper and paprika and cook and stir for about 5 minutes, until they are just tender. Add in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

uncooked strips of steak in a cast iron pan with cooked mushrooms and onions

Step 2: Add in the beef, season with salt and black pepper, and brown on both sides. Cooking and stirring to allow the mushrooms and onions to continue to cook as the beef is cooking. Cook for about 4-5 minutes.

cooked steak and mushrooms in a large cast iron skillet with thickened beef broth

Step 3: Combine the beef broth and cornstarch and add to the pan with the steak and mushrooms. Bring to a boil and cook and stir for 1-2 minutes until thickened. Add in the Worcestershire sauce and stir to combine.

Continue to simmer until the steak is cooked to your desired doneness.

steak strips, mushrooms and onions in a creamy sauce

Step 4: Remove the pan from the heat and add in the sour cream, stir until combined and the sauce is thick and creamy.

Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to coat or, serve the pasta on the side and allow your guests to place their own sauce over the noodles.

Sprinkle the pan with chopped parsley and serve warm.

beef stroganoff with egg noodles in a glass bowl

Tips and Tricks for making Beef Stroganoff

if your sauce is too thick, try adding in a little more beef stock or even a little water
if your sauce is too thin, you can mix another slurry of cornstarch by combining equal parts of cornstarch and beef broth or water and mixing into the hot sauce
want to add a little spice, mix in 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes

Serving Suggestions

We like to eat this with some sort of vegetable on the side, a few of our favorites are:

How to Store Leftovers

Place any leftovers into an air tight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 4 months.

Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in a pan over low heat or in the microwave. Heat slowly, so the sour cream doesn’t break.

large skillet filled with egg noodles mixed with beef stroganoff

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