Beef Stroganoff Mushroom Gravy (Printer-friendly)
Tender beef and mushrooms in creamy gravy served over egg noodles for a satisfying meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 1.1 lb beef sirloin or tenderloin, thinly sliced
02 - 1/2 tsp salt
03 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
04 - 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
→ Mushroom Gravy
05 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
06 - 1 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
08 - 10 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 tbsp tomato paste
11 - 1 cup beef broth
12 - 1/2 cup sour cream
13 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
14 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Noodles
16 - 10.5 oz egg noodles
→ Garnish
17 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# How to Prepare:
01 - Season the beef strips with salt and black pepper, then toss with all-purpose flour to coat evenly.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches and sear quickly, about 1-2 minutes per side, until browned. Remove beef and set aside.
03 - Add the remaining 1 tbsp butter to the skillet. Sauté the chopped onions for 3 minutes until translucent. Add mushrooms and cook until softened and golden, about 5-7 minutes.
04 - Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute to incorporate flavors.
05 - Pour in beef broth, scraping up browned bits from the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
06 - Lower heat and stir in sour cream, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Return beef and any released juices to skillet and gently simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through without boiling. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
07 - Prepare egg noodles according to package directions, then drain thoroughly.
08 - Plate the beef stroganoff over noodles and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sour cream stays lusciously smooth instead of separating, which honestly changes everything.
- Tender beef and meaty mushrooms make it feel substantial without being heavy.
- It comes together in under an hour, which means weeknight elegance without the stress.
02 -
- Sour cream must go in after you've turned the heat down to low and you must stir constantly—boiling it ruins everything in seconds.
- Let the mushrooms actually cook until golden and released their moisture; rushed mushrooms taste watery and underwhelming.
03 -
- Slice your beef against the grain so every bite is tender; grain direction matters more than thickness.
- Brown your beef properly before setting it aside—this is where half your flavor comes from, so don't rush it.