Easy Beef Stroganoff on a plate

Ground Beef & Beef · Easy

Easy Beef Stroganoff

This easy beef stroganoff features tender strips of beef in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce served over egg noodles. It's a comforting classic ready in about 35 minutes.

10Prep min
25Cook min
35Total min
  • 1.5 lbssirloin steak or beef tenderloin, thinly sliced
  • to tastesalt and black pepper
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 2 tablespoonsbutter
  • 8 ozcremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 cupyellow onion, diced
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cupsbeef broth
  • 1 teaspoonDijon mustard
  • 1/2 cupsour cream
  • 12 ozegg noodles, cooked
  • for garnishfresh parsley, chopped
  1. 1Season the beef with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat and sear the beef in batches for 1-2 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. 2Melt the butter in the same skillet and add the mushrooms and onion, cooking for 5-6 minutes until softened and golden.
  3. 3Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then sprinkle in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  4. 4Slowly whisk in the beef broth and Dijon mustard, bringing to a simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. 5Reduce heat to low, stir in the sour cream, and return the beef to the skillet, simmering for 2-3 minutes (avoid boiling to prevent curdling).
  6. 6Serve over egg noodles, garnished with fresh parsley.

Make it yours

  • Use ground beef for a quicker, more budget-friendly version.
  • Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes instead of noodles.

Good with

  • A simple green salad
  • Steamed green beans
  • Crusty bread

Good questions, answered.

Why did my sauce curdle?

Keep the heat low after adding the sour cream and avoid letting it boil.

Can I make this ahead?

The sauce reheats well; add sour cream fresh if possible for the best texture.