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Classic Beef Stroganoff how to warm yourself on those cold winter nights

beef stroganoff

Sometimes we just need a little comfort.  This stroganoff recipe is garlicky, creamy, buttery and tops a plate of pasta.  It is also easy to make, something else in which to take comfort.  I also love that this is a one pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze.

I have to give credit to my aunt, as this is her recipe that she has made for many years.

I tried to substitute beefless tips to make this vegetarian, but the texture did not fit in well with this recipe, so I do not recommend that.

beef stroganoff

Variations on Beef Stroganoff

Instead of using sour cream, substitute Greek yogurt.

I use chick pea pasta (Casarecce) instead of egg noodles. They are flavorful and smaller so you don’t get your face messy when eating them.

To make this meal vegetarian, you could double the mushrooms by slicing some large portabella mushrooms instead of using meat, but this is by nature a comfort food meat recipe.

beef stroganoff

Origin of Beef Stroganoff

The origin of this recipe does confuse me a little.  I always thought it was a German dish, but in researching online, it appears to be a Russian recipe.  Then I got even more confused when the main spice is Thyme, which is originally from the south Mediterranean.  Oh well, it is still delicious.

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Classic Beef Stroganoff Recipe

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Classic comfort food, this stroganoff is buttery, creamy, and served over pasta.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pound top sirloin cut into strips
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 12 ounce beef broth
  • 6 ounce tomato juice
  • 2-3 yellow onions cut in wedges
  • 6 ounce fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 box wide noodles

Instructions
 

  • Cut top sirloin into strips, cutting across the grain.
  • Coat each strip of sirloin with flour.
  • Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Brown the sirloin.
  • Add the minced garlic to pan and cook for one minute.
  • Add into pan the beef broth, tomato juice, onions, mushrooms, thyme, butter, salt and pepper.
  • Turn heat to low, and cook until onions are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • While the stroganoff is cooking, boil water and cook noodles according to package directions.
  • When onions are tender, turn off heat and stir in sour cream.
  • Serve over noodles.
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3 Comments

  1. Colette Zaharko

    5 stars
    I have been looking for an excellent stroganoff recipe lately because my husband loves store-bought stroganoff, and I don’t care for it that much so I am excited to try this recipe. It looks so easy, simple, and delicious! Thanks for sharing!

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