Russian-American · noodles

Easy Beef Stroganoff

Tender beef and mushrooms in a tangy sour-cream sauce served over broad noodles for a classic comfort dinner.

Total time35 min
Hands-on28 min
Cleanupmedium
Serves4
normalFamily-friendlynut-free
Beef Stroganoff in creamy mushroom sauce with a potato accompaniment
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Cook

Make dinner

  1. 01

    Boil the noodles in salted water until tender. Drain and keep warm.

  2. 02

    Season the beef with salt. Sear it in oil in a hot skillet for 1 to 2 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.

  3. 03

    Cook mushrooms and onion in the skillet for 6 minutes. Stir in flour, then gradually add broth and mustard.

  4. 04

    Simmer until thickened. Lower the heat, stir in sour cream, and return the beef just long enough to warm through. Serve over noodles.

Make it work

Useful swaps

  • Greek yogurt can replace sour cream; keep the heat low.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes if noodles are not on hand.

Why this is a good weeknight call

The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.